“The Fruit”

Ed J. Pinegar, Richard J. Allen

The tree and its fruit represent the love of God (see 1 Nephi 11:25). The fruit is desirable above all other things to make one happy. The love of God is expressed through the Lord Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice (see John 3:16). The ultimate gift from God through His Son is eternal life (see D&C 14:7)—where we dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness (see Mosiah 2:41). We receive this love as we come unto Christ and partake of His atoning sacrifice through obedience to the doctrines and principles of His gospel.

Commentaries and Insights on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 1

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