Our Heavenly's Goal is to Have His Children Choose to Do What is Right

 

The Divine Signature of the US Constitution

By Laureen Naylor Simper

Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught:

“Our Heavenly Father’s goal in parenting is not to have His children do what is right; it is to have His children choose to do what is right and ultimately become like Him. If He simply wanted us to be obedient, He would use immediate rewards and punishments to influence our behaviors.

“But God is not interested in His children just becoming trained and obedient ‘pets’ who will not chew on His slippers in the celestial living room. No, God wants His children to grow up spiritually and join Him in the family business.”