“A Probationary Time”
Joseph F. McConkie, Robert L. Millet
Mortal life a period wherein we could prove ourselves, whether or not we would do all things whatsoever the Lord our God would command us (see Abraham 3:25.) See also 2 Nephi 2:21; Alma 12:24; Alma 42:10.
Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 3
References
Alma 42:4–5