April 9, 2026

Doctrine and Covenants 41-44 (Come, Follow Me)

“Gladly” receiving God’s law

by Jeff Markham

THE RESTORATION OF THE GOSPEL REVEALED GOD’S LAW TO THE SAINTS. THERE WILL BE TIMES IN EACH OF OUR LIVES WHEN GOD’S LAW MIGHT FEEL LIKE A BURDEN. IN THOSE TIMES, IT IS IMPORTANT TO TAKE THE TIME TO REAFFIRM AND DEEPEN OUR UNDERSTANDING OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE FUNDAMENTAL PURPOSES OF MORTALITY.

Let’s begin with a parable.

A certain man had three sons. It was summer, and each of the sons left home each morning to spend time with their friends. One morning, as they passed through the garage, they saw it contained three brand new, shiny bicycles, almost calling out to them to be ridden.

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