Mercy Is Possible Because of Jesus Christ And The Atonement

The Things Of My Soul

The Things of My Soul

Alma 42: 15; “therefore God Himself atoneth for the sins of the world, to bring about the plan of mercy, to appease the demands of justice, that God might be a perfect God, just God, and a merciful God also.”

The atonement of Jesus Christ brings about the plan of mercy. Without the atonement, life would be utterly and completely hopeless. Can you imagine?

Additionally, mercy would be impossible. Repentance would also be unattainable, you could try but it would not do you any good.

Mercy is a specific part of the plan of salvation that God presented to us in the pre-existence. I cannot understand why one third of our spirit brothers and sisters rejected this plan. Mercy was not a fringe or side benefit, it is a core part of the atonement. It was intentional and deliberate.

This matters because Satan is the father of all lies and deceit. He will try and convince you that the game is over when you sin. Also, he tries to get us to fall between two extremes, feeling we must be perfect and feeling no responsibility toward God.

Some people feel very acutely their smallest sins and weaknesses, while others feel nothing.

Chapel Address and contact information: 1928 E. South Campus Drive, Salt Lake City; (University of Utah, next to the institute) 801-562-8089. My Singles branch meets at 0900 hours or 9:00 A.M. if you want to join us at this address (1928 E. South Campus Drive, SLC.) You can also call 801-259-6709 for the mission home in Midvale if you want to talk to someone.