2020
What Blessings Did the Fall Make Possible?
February 2020

“What Blessings Did the Fall Make Possible?” Ensign, February 2020

Come, Follow Me: Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 1–5 (February 3–9)

What Blessings Did the Fall Make Possible?

blessings made possible by the Fall

Adam and Eve’s decision to partake of the forbidden fruit was an essential part of Heavenly Father’s plan. Without the Fall, we wouldn’t have access to some of Heavenly Father’s choicest blessings. Consider these:

  1. Our existence on the earth (see 2 Nephi 2:20, 25)

  2. Families (see 2 Nephi 2:19–20, 22–23)

  3. Knowledge of good and evil (see 2 Nephi 2:26)

  4. Growth and progress (see 2 Nephi 2:11, 22)

  5. The ability to feel joy and happiness (see 2 Nephi 2:23–25; 5:27)

  6. Freedom to choose between right and wrong (see 2 Nephi 2:16, 26–27)

  7. Redemption through the Atonement of Jesus Christ (see 2 Nephi 2:5–10, 26)

  8. Resurrection (see 2 Nephi 2:8)

  9. Eternal life (see 2 Nephi 2:27)

In what ways could you express gratitude to Heavenly Father for these blessings?