{daily pondering}

Elder Dallin H. Oaks gave some great insight in this specific talk. It is so nice re-reading talks that i have heard a few months ago.

(Is anyone even reading these or am i wasting time?)

"The love of God does not supersede His laws and His commandments, and the effect of God's laws and commandments does not diminish the purpose and effect of His love. The same should be true of parental love and rules."

"Agency--our power to choose--is fundamental to the gospel plan that brings usto earth. God does not intervene to forestall the consequences of some persons' choices in order to protect the well-being of other persons--even when they kill, unjure, or oppress one another--for this would destroy His plan for our eternal progress. He will bless us to endure the consequences of others' choices, but He will not prevent those choices."

"..when family members are not united in striving to keep the commandments of God, there will be divisions."
Lila