Give Place in Your Heart
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"that ye may walk guiltless before God."No one walks through this life blameless. Jesus Christ was the only perfect being ever to grace this planet. He committed no sin during his lifetime and never strayed from the path of righteousness. Despite our imperfections, this one perfect person, through the Book of Mormon, promises us that if we strive to remain free from sin by following his teachings and attending to the needs and sufferings of others, he will remit our wrongdoing and declare us guiltless on the last day.
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"a straight course to eternal bliss."God, in His infinite love and desire for our eternal happiness, has promised us extraordinary blessings as we learn to walk by faith and make morally sound decisions and choices. His incredible plan providing us with the gift and miracle of eternal life in the presence of God and our Savior is a testament to how deeply he loves us and how much he desires our eternal happiness. His great plan of salvation includes our eternal bliss and our eternal life.
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"he doth bless you and prosper you."The ancient prophets of the promised land considered wealth a direct blessing made possible through obedience to God’s law, a concept that encompasses not just adherence to religious rituals but also ethical conduct and moral living. Prosperity was not seen as a curse but a benediction. Wealth, in the hands of an obedient people, provided more significant opportunities for spiritual expression and development.
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"to be raised unto life eternal."Eternal life is the greatest gift of God. It comprises the fullness of God’s kingdom and will allow us to dwell with the Father and the Son. We become joint-heirs with Christ in receiving the fullness of the Father’s kingdom. We are forgiven of our sins and become a new creature in Christ, taking on his divine nature. As such, we obtain peace of conscience, are filled with joy, and have “no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually.”
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