Love and Law by Elder Oaks

Love and Law by Elder Oaks, taught by Debbie Gleed

"God's universal and perfect love is shown in all the blessings of His gospel plan, including the fact that His choicest blessings are reserved for those who obey His laws ... The love of God does not supersede His laws and commandments, and the effect of God's laws and commandments does not diminish the purpose and effect of His love." God lovingly requires us to obey His laws because only through obedience can we become perfect and gain eternal life. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son." Agency is key. "God does not intervene to forestall the consequences of some persons' choices in order to protect the well-being of other persons...for this would destroy His plan for our eternal progress. He will bless us to endure the consequences of others' choices, but He will not prevent those choices." See also D&C 130:20-21 and D&C 88:36