“Why the Covenant Path,” For the Strength of Youth, May 2021.
Session
Why the Covenant Path
Excerpts
What is the covenant path? It is the one path that leads to the celestial kingdom of God. We embark upon the path at the gate of baptism. …
Some might say, “I can make good choices with or without baptism; I don’t need covenants to be an honorable and successful person.” … What, then, is the difference of the covenant path?
Actually, the difference is uniquely and eternally significant. …
First is the nature of our obedience to God. More than simply having good intentions, we solemnly commit to live by every word that proceeds forth from the mouth of God. In this, we follow the example of Jesus Christ. …
A second unique aspect of the covenant path is our relationship with Deity. The covenants God offers to His children do more than guide us. They bind us to Him. …
This leads us to consideration of a third special blessing of the covenant path. God provides an almost incomprehensible gift to help covenant-makers be covenant-keepers: the gift of the Holy Ghost. …
Fourth, those pursuing the covenant path also find singular blessings in various divinely appointed gatherings [such as sacrament meetings and temple worship]. …
Finally, it is only in pursuing the covenant path that we inherit the blessings of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the ultimate blessings of salvation and exaltation that only God can give. …
Let us heed the prophet’s call to stay on the covenant path.