"If
a person understands the teachings of Jesus, he or she cannot
reasonably conclude that our loving Heavenly Father or His divine Son
believes that Their love supersedes Their commandments. Consider these
examples. When Jesus began His ministry, His first message was
repentance. When He exercised loving mercy by not condemning the woman
taken in adultery, He nevertheless told
her, “Go, and sin no more” (John 8:11). Jesus taught, “Not every one
that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven;
but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven” (Matthew
7:21). The effect of God’s commandments and laws is not changed to
accommodate popular behavior or desires. If anyone thinks that godly or
parental love for an individual grants the loved one license to disobey
the law, he or she does not understand either love or law.” ~ Elder Dallin H. Oaks
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