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l Conference, April 2015, “The Lord Is My Light”; “If the grim realities you are facing at this time seem dark and heavy and almost unbearable, remember that in the soul-wrenching darkness of Gethsemane and the incomprehensible torture and pain of Calvary, the Savior
accomplished the Atonement, which resolves the most terrible burdens that can occur in this life. He did it for you, and He did it for me. He did it because He loves us and because He obeys and loves His Father. We will be rescued from death…
Our protections in this life and for eternity will be in individual and family righteousness, Church ordinances, and following the Savior. This is our refuge from the storm. For those who feel they are alone, you can stand resolutely in righteousness knowing that the Atonement will protect and bless you beyond your ability to fully understand.
We should remember the Savior, keep our covenants, and follow the Son of God as the young sunflower follows the sunshine. Following His light and example will bring us joy, happiness, and peace. As Psalm 27 and a favorite hymn both proclaim, “The Lord is my light and my salvation.”” – Elder Quentin L. Cook, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Psalm 119:105; “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
For today, we’re going to forego the little sunflower thing and the location problem the Church has encumbered itself with and just cut to the chase.
Mr. Cook said –
“…the Savior accomplished the Atonement, which resolves the most terrible burdens that can occur in this life. He did it for you, and He did it for me…Our protections in this life and for eternity will be in individual and family righteousness, Church ordinances, and following the Savior. This is our refuge from the storm.”
Question:
Tell me, what did Jesus overcome during His suffering if we’re responsible for family righteousness and church ordinances?
Very clearly shows that the LDS wants to have it both ways. They want to sound like Christians and even mention the cross but they are not giving up their ordinances, etc. You can see the LDS trying to make a transition, if you will, into being known as another Christian denomination. The wise researcher will say exactly what you did.