I've thought an awful lot about our purpose here and how God is involved in the whole of it. I'd like to present here seven points I have written about the meaning of this life in general (with scriptural references).
- He tests us. This life is a test to begin with to shape us as disciples. (Zech. 13:9; D&C 58:2)
- We
are here to learn specific lessons. There are many things we encounter
in this life, and all of these experiences are needed to be learned
here to help us gain our exaltation, and prepare us for eternal life. (D&C 122:7; James E. Faust, Where Do I Make My Stand?, G.C. Oct. 2004; second to last paragraph.)
- Some people are placed as leaders. This is to help other
spirit brothers and sister along their path in life, because such
leaders will touch others in a special way. (Jer. 1:5; Abr. 3:22-23)
- God
gives us the best. He provides us with the most successful route back
to our Heavenly home, if we heed his counsel. If not we will find
ourselves on a different track. (Isa. 5:25; D&C 19:16)
- Agency. We all have it and are given equal opportunity to
exercise it. The Lord expects us to choose between Him and the world,
and will not make the decision for us. (Abr. 3:25; Moses 3:16-17)
- He
will not allow us to be overly tempted. The Lord does not let Satan
tempt us anymore than we have strength to resist. If we do not resist
though greater temptations may be heaped upon us. (1 Cor. 10:13; D&C 95:1)
- The Lord gives us as many chances to change, repent and come
unto him, as we need. He will never and does not ever give up on us.
When a man apostazies, he left God not the other way around. (Isa. 59:1-2; 2 Ne. 19:12)
Endure to the End.
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