Answers from an Apostle

Why Do We Choose to Be Obedient?

Elder Cook

By Elder Quentin L. Cook

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Adapted from “Stewardship—a Sacred Trust,” Liahona, Nov. 2009, 91–94.

boy holding up drawing of heart

Because we love our Heavenly Father.

girl looking at butterfly

Because we want to please Him.

children sitting in Primary class, looking at Jesus picture

Because we want to follow the teachings and example of Jesus Christ.

one boy helping up another boy at soccer

Because we love other people and want to serve them.

Illustrations by Garth Bruner