Atonement Quote by Carol F. McConkie
“Our Father in Heaven loves all of His children and desires that they know and understand His plan of happiness. Therefore, He calls prophets, those who have been ordained with power and authority to act in God’s name for the salvation of His children. They are messengers of righteousness, witnesses of Jesus Christ and the infinite power of His Atonement. They hold the keys of the kingdom of God on earth and authorize the performance of saving ordinances.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Gospel Principles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1999
Divine love motivates God to reveal a plan of happiness and appoint prophets to guide humanity toward salvation.
In simple terms: God loves and guides us through prophets.
Key Takeaway
Seek and follow divine guidance.
Themes
faith
divine guidance
prophets
salvation
authority
Mood
reverent
hopeful
inspirational
Type
scriptural
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- family worship
- missionary work
Key Concepts
theology
prophetic authority
spiritual stewardship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize divine guidance in daily life?
- What responsibilities come with spiritual authority?
A Different Perspective
Human free will can limit acceptance of prophetic messages.
![“Let us realise [that] we are the infinite power. Who put a limit to the power of mind? Let us realise we are all mind. Every drop has the whole of the ocean in it. That is the mind of man. The Indian mind reflects upon these [powers and potentialities] and wants to bring [them] all out. For…” quote by Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4dd/swami-vivekananda-53_care_let-us-realise-that-we-are-the-infinite_163975.jpg)
