Persuading Our Children to Be Reconciled to God

John W. Welch

Nephi explained his purpose and focus in life: "For we labor diligently to write, to persuade our children, and also our brethren, to believe in Christ, and to be reconciled to God."

What does it mean to "be reconciled" to God? "Reconciled" is not a very complicated word, but what does it mean "to be" reconciled? It could mean to be at peace with God and, when we are at peace with God, we follow his commandments and love Him. More than anything, "to be reconciled" is to follow the first great commandment, to love God. When you are reconciled to him, when you love him, everything else will follow.

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