Scripture Blog

This weblog is my personal online scripture journal. I try to read the scriptures each morning as I exercise on my cross-trainer. It has a great impact on my life and my testimony of the Savior and his restored church. The journal is really for my own benefit but I have set it up as a web log in hopes to benefit anyone else that may be interested. "For he that diligently seeketh shall find; and the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto them, by the power of the Holy Ghost..." 1 Nephi 10:19

Thursday, October 13, 2016

D&C 25

In a revelation to Emma Smith, I sense the love and promises of the Savior as He tells her -

"HEARKEN unto the voice of the Lord your God, while I speak unto you, Emma Smith, my daughter; for verily I say unto you, all those who receive my gospel are sons and daughters in my kingdom."  (Doctrine and Covenants | Section 25:1)

In my mind, "my daughter" suggests eternal life in that we may become His sons and daughters as we are spiritually born of Him.  But there are conditions as He continues -

"Keep my commandments continually, and a crown of righteousness thou shalt receive.  And except thou do this, where I am you cannot come."  (Doctrine and Covenants | Section 25:15)

The Lord then adds -

"...verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my voice unto all..."  (Doctrine and Covenants | Section 25:16)

So these words apply to all of us that desire these blessings.