Speaking of the elect of God the Lord said:
Doctrine and Covenants 35:21
For they will hear my voice, and shall see me, and shall not be asleep, and shall abide the day of my coming; for they shall be purified, even as I am pure.
What a powerful verse of scripture. If we want to be his elect, we must:
- Hear his voice – listen and obey the voice of Christ within us known as the Light of Christ or our conscience. https://spiritualcrusade.com/2017/03/glory-of-god-light-of-christ-and.html
- See Him – Joseph Smith said, “Never cease striving till you have seen God face to face. Strengthen your faith; cast off your doubts, your sins, and all your unbelief, and nothing can prevent you from coming to God (Words of Joseph Smith: The Contemporary Accounts of the Nauvoo Discourses of the Prophet Joseph).” https://spiritualcrusade.com/2007/03/hope-in-christ.html
- Not be asleep – We are alert both in terms of seeing the works and signs of God all around us, but also, doing the hard work of salvation and helping others do the same. https://spiritualcrusade.com/2018/12/shepherding-souls-by-gary-e-stevenson.html
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Abide the day of His coming – Doctrine and Covenants 45:57
For they that are wise and have received the truth, and have taken the Holy Spirit for their guide, and have not been deceived–verily I say unto you, they shall not be hewn down and cast into the fire, but shall abide the day. https://spiritualcrusade.com/2018/09/personal-revelation-nothing-makes.html
- Be purified – Purity and charity go hand in hand. Read this talk on Charity. https://spiritualcrusade.com/2017/08/charity-is-pure-love-of-christ.html
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