Name: Why Does God Give us Commandments?
Uploaded: 2026-02-03T06:32:32.38445103Z
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Description: Have you ever wondered why God gives us commandments? It can feel restricting, but is that the reality?

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Book of Mormon—Lessons 41-60

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Why Does God Give us Commandments?

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Mormon.org Video: Why Does God give us Commandments?

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The Holy Spirit

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Have you ever wondered why God gives us commandments? It can feel restricting, but is that the reality?

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