Covenants
Russell M.
Nelson
Of the Quorum
of the 12 apostles
October 2011
General Conference
One
of the most important concepts of revealed religion is that of a sacred
covenant.
A
covenant is a sacred promise with God.
Abrahamic Covenant
Jesus
the Christ would be born through Abraham’s lineage.
Abraham’s
posterity would be numerous, entitled to an eternal increase, and also entitled
to bear the priesthood.
Abraham
would become a father of many nations.
Certain
lands would be inherited by his posterity.
All
nations of the earth would be blessed by his seed.
And
that covenant would be everlasting-even through “a thousand generations.”
Children
of the covenant have the right to receive His doctrine and to know the plan of
salvation.
They
claim it by making covenants of sacred significance.
They
keep the covenant by obedience to His commandments.
The
greatest compliment that can be earned here in this life is to be known as a
covenant keeper.
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