Matthew 19
On one occasion -
"...one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?" (New Testament | Matthew 19:16)
In response, the Savior said -
"Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." (New Testament | Matthew 19:18 - 19)
And then added -
"If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me." (New Testament | Matthew 19:21)
In summary -
"...if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments." "New Testament | Matthew 19:17)
Obviously, all these conditions are necessary. But in response to the disciples follow up question -
"...Who then can be saved?" (New Testament | Matthew 19:25)
The Savior then answers that even with all these conditions -
"...With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible." (New Testament | Matthew 19:26)
Which suggests that even if we repent and do all that we can, in the plan of redemption, the atonement of Jesus Christ is still required. I think Nephi explains it the best writing -
"For we labor diligently to write, to persuade our children, and also our brethren, to believe in Christ, and to be reconciled to God; for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do." (Book of Mormon | 2 Nephi 25:23)
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