In Return

Because of his great love for us, Heavenly Father provided his Son as our Savior. He has also given us many other gifts and blessings. But where much is given, much is required (see D&C 82:3). We can show our gratitude through reverence and obedience.

He has given us the world we live in.

In return, we should respect and preserve it.

He has given us our families.

In return, we can do our best to support them and to encourage harmony and closeness.

He has given us material possessions.

In return, we can thank him daily, pay our tithing faithfully, and share with those in need.

He has given us the scriptures.

In return, we should diligently study the “words of life” (see D&C 84:85).

He has given us modern-day revelation.

In return, we can listen to the living prophets and follow their guidance.

He has given us the Holy Ghost to comfort us and lead us to truth.

In return, we can listen to and follow the still, small voice.

He has given us his love.

In return, we can love him and love one another.

He has given us his church.

In return, we can worship every week, building our own faith and the faith of others.

He has given us the priesthood, a sacred trust.

In return, we should honor it.

He has given us temples. He opens his houses for us to perform very sacred and saving ordinances for ourselves and for others.

In return, we need to treat temples with respect, visit them often, and see that temple work is done.

He has given us the Atonement, his greatest gift. The Savior paid for our sins and made it possible for all to be resurrected. He also made it possible for us to be exalted, if we are worthy.

In return, we need to have faith, repent, be baptized, receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, and endure to the end.