The Law Of Sacrifice Increases The Power Of The Atonement In Your Life

The Presidents Of The Church Series: Joseph Smith

The gospel and the plan of redemption were made known to Adam and Eve, the first people on earth. Abel one of Adam’s sons offered a sacrifice that Christ accepted because it was done in faith and in the correct ordained manner.

How we sacrifice matters. Denying yourself ice cream because it is unhealthy may improve your health but will not add to your faith or increase your power and influence with God. Fasting combined with prayer and giving fast offerings will build faith and your power and influence with God. Adam had another son named Cain whose sacrifice was not accepted by the Lord. Cain’s sacrifice was not done in faith or in the ordained way that had a claim on the atonement.

Before the time of Christ, sacrifice involved shedding the blood of animals in anticipation of Christ's atonement. The Law of Moses was fulfilled with the life of Christ; therefore, He terminated the shedding of animals for sacrifice. Now the sacrament is replaced with shedding the blood of animals for a sacrifice.

The sacrifice then and now is to direct our minds towards Jesus Christ and always remember Him. Making this kind of sacrifice is to prepare you for the time when you meet Him personally.

All the commandments of God are designed to help you rely on Jesus Christ who is the author of your salvation.

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