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| − | * Elder Dallin H. Oaks said this about vs. 24-25: "The law of God can reward a righteous desire because an omniscient God can discern it. As revealed through the prophet of this dispensation, God 'is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.' (D&C 33:1.) If a person refrains from a particular act because he is genuinely unable to perform it, but truly would if he could, our Heavenly Father will know this and will reward that person accordingly." ( | + | * Elder Dallin H. Oaks said this about vs. 24-25: "The law of God can reward a righteous desire because an omniscient God can discern it. As revealed through the prophet of this dispensation, God 'is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.' (D&C 33:1.) If a person refrains from a particular act because he is genuinely unable to perform it, but truly would if he could, our Heavenly Father will know this and will reward that person accordingly." (From "The Desires of our Hearts," ''Ensign'' June 1986). |
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Exegesis
- Elder Dallin H. Oaks said this about vs. 24-25: "The law of God can reward a righteous desire because an omniscient God can discern it. As revealed through the prophet of this dispensation, God 'is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.' (D&C 33:1.) If a person refrains from a particular act because he is genuinely unable to perform it, but truly would if he could, our Heavenly Father will know this and will reward that person accordingly." (From "The Desires of our Hearts," Ensign June 1986).
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