Love from Above

When I was growing up, my Primary leaders taught me that the commandments are like loving letters from God. When I became a mom, I thought about this teaching a lot! Especially when I was teaching my young children.

When my oldest son was little, we liked making cookies together. He loved watching the cookies as they baked in the oven. I had warned him not to get too close. But he got so curious that he put his hands and face on the glass door and got hurt. He didn’t get burned, but it was hot! He started crying and ran straight into my arms.

Because I love my son, I had given him a warning to keep him safe. God gives us commandments because He wants to keep us safe. Commandments really are like a loving letter from God!

Jesus Christ said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). God shows His love for us by giving us commandments. When we keep His commandments, we tell Him, “I love you too.”