Pearl of Great Price Friday

Scripture of the Day:

3rd Article of Faith


 3 We believe that through the ^aAtonement of Christ, all ^bmankind may be ^csaved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.

Historical Background:

Here is a historical background of the Articles of Faith from BYU.

Gospel Principles Outlined:

1) The Atonement gives all men access to Salvation.

2) Acceptance of the Atonement is connected to obedience.

3) No one is prohibited from seeking to use the Atonement.

4) Gospel ordinances and laws are given effect because of the Savior's Atonement.

5) Given the great power of the Savior's Atonement, we should trust the plan that He has for our lives.

What I Learned Today:

I am always humbled when I reflect on how powerful the Atonement is.  It's enabling power allows anyone to improve their life.  I am grateful to reflect on the amazing ways that the Atonement has helped me to overcome my weakness, sin, or sorrow in deeply personal and powerful ways.  I rejoice when I see the Atonement bless the lives of others as they seek to come to know the Savior or build up the kingdom of God.  We should always alway the Atonement to "enable" us to accomplish all that the Lord has asked of us.

Additional Resources-

"In the Strength of the Lord" by Elder David A. Bednar

"Things as They Really Are" by Elder David A. Bednar

Things I Will Implement:

I think this week, I will focus more on expressing gratitude for the things that I am able to do because of the blessing of the Atonement in my life.  Also, I will try to find one area where I have been struggling to improve and I will specifically work with the Lord to be better.