While reading the Book of Mormon Institute Manual, I read Mosiah 13:28 that says:
"And moreover, I say unto you, that salvation doth not come by the law alone; and were it not for the atonement, which God himself shall make for the sins and iniquities of his people, that they must unavoidably perish, notwithstanding the law of Moses."
Then there was a quote tied to this scripture:
“Men and women unquestionably have impressive powers and can bring to pass great things. But after all our obedience and good works, we cannot be saved from death or the effects of our individual sins without the grace extended by the atonement of Jesus Christ. The Book of Mormon makes this clear. It teaches that ‘salvation doth not come by the law alone'. In other words, salvation does not come simply by keeping the commandments. ‘By the law no flesh is justified’. Even those who try to obey and serve God with all their heart, might, mind, and strength are ‘unprofitable servants’. Man cannot earn his own salvation.” - Elder Dallin H. Oaks
I love this idea of complete reliance on the Lord. I know that no matter what I do, I cannot be the missionary I want to be, the man I want to be, without constant help and guidance from God. I know that to be true.
Elder Poulsen
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