Obedience

• D&C 5:22

"And that you be firm in keeping the commandments wherewith I have commanded you ..."

• D&C 6:2,6,9

"Behold, I am God; give heed unto my word, which is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of both joints and marrow; therefore give heed unto my words."

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"Now, as you have asked, behold, I say unto you, keep my commandments, and seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion;"

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"keep my commandments, and assist to bring forth my work, according to my commandments, and you shall be blessed."

• 1 Nephi 2:10

Lehi exhorts Lemuel to obey commandments.

• 1 Nephi 3:7

"I will go and do ..."

The Lord will prepare the way.

• Moses 5:5-6

Adam obeyed without knowing the Lord's purpose.

• Article of Faith 3

"all mankind may be saved by obedience ..."

• Elwin C. Robison, "The Orange Car", Ensign, June 2007

An experience related about how the Lord blesses us for being obedient.

• George Q. Cannon, "The Journals of George Q. Cannon", Vol. 1, p. 1

"There was no place I would not rather have gone to at that time than California."

Yet, he was obedient and went.

• “The First Law of Heaven,” Ensign, Jan 2008, 10–11

• Elder Boyd K. Packer, Talk to the All-Church Coordinating Council, May 18, 1993

The importance of obedience and listening to the church leaders.

Cross-References

• Blessings
• Commandments
• Law