This talk did not speak to me as much as the previous ones did. Though the message was still a good one. As followers of Christ we are his disciples. "The Savior has promised, 'He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.' "Elder Gonzalez says there are two characteristics that can help us recognize to what extent we follow him.
1. Followers of Christ are loving people.
We follow Christ because we love him and we are following his own example. "Through love the Savior was obedient to the will of the Father under any circumstance. ... The atoning sacrifice, which is unique to the mission of the Savior, is the greatest expression of love ever." He gave the example of Peter when the Lord asked him three times "Lovest thou me?" then said "Follow me."
2. Followers of Christ make and keep covenants.
"The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that even before the organization of this earth, covenants were made in Heaven." Everyone can make covenants. "Making covenants is an expression of love. It is a way of saying to him, Yes I will follow thee because I love thee."
He closes his talk by testifying that we are happier when we follow the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I know that this is true. The Lord has said, wickedness never was happiness. We can and will find great joy as we follow our Savior's example.
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