![]() ![]() Instead, to overcome sin and weakness, we have to give ourselves over to Christ and rely on Him.Įlder Uchtdorf shared his thoughts on repentance as well: One of our great tests in life is to humble ourselves to the knowledge that we are not perfect, that we require repentance, and that we can’t give ourselves redemption. Todd Christofferson, “The Love of God,” 2 October 2021 But He cannot take any of us into His kingdom just as we are, “for no unclean thing can dwell there, or dwell in his presence.” Our sins must first be resolved.” Elder D. Some are wont to say, “The Savior loves me just as I am,” and that is certainly true. “Because God’s love is all-embracing, some speak of it as “unconditional,” and in their minds they may project that thought to mean that God’s blessings are “unconditional” and that salvation is “unconditional.” They are not. But His love does not excuse us from changing or repenting. That is one of the greatest truths of the gospel. We Need a Willingness to ChangeĪs Elder Holland mentioned, God loves us with His entirety. ![]() It’s easy to say that we love the Lord, but do we live it? I think this is a significant challenge in our lives, to go beyond lip service and really dedicate ourselves to God in every way we can. Russell Ballard, “Lovest Thou Me More Than These?” 2 October 2021 Or maybe He is asking what really brings us joy and happiness.” President M. This may be a question about what we really value in life, who we follow, and how we view our relationships with family members and neighbors. He may be asking each of us if we love Him more than the things of this world. “Do you wonder what Jesus was referring to when He asked Peter, “Lovest thou me more than these?” Relating this question to ourselves in our day, the Lord may be asking us about how busy we are and about the many positive and negative influences competing for our attention and our time. Choosing to meet Him “without restraint” will not only give us these things, but it will also change our hearts. We need Him, we need His love and power if we want to be saved and progress through eternity. Restraining ourselves from meeting and loving God is one of the most detrimental things we can do in our lives. Holland, “The Greatest Possession,” 2 October 2021 ![]() And when those majestic forces from His heart and ours meet without restraint, there is a veritable explosion of spiritual, moral power.” Elder Jeffrey R. But the first great truth in the universe is that God loves us exactly that way-wholeheartedly, without reservation or compromise, with all of His heart, might, mind, and strength. “When the love of God sets the tone for our own lives, for our relationships to each other and ultimately our feeling for all humankind, then old distinctions, limiting labels, and artificial divisions begin to pass away, and peace increases… This love of God is the first great commandment in the universe. Elder Holland led out in this topic, and I really loved some of his words on this: So many people covered this topic! The world has a lot of challenges and we have so many distractions in our lives, but doing this one thing – loving our Lord – can anchor us. Let’s take a look at a few of the major themes we heard about this October: 1. It’s rare for speaking topics to be assigned in Conference, yet somehow common themes still show up between the talks. ![]() It’s always interesting to see the themes that come out during General Conference. ![]()
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