Moroni 10:32

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Part of the series on the
Impossible
Gospel

Overview
Miracle of Forgiveness
Repentance
Atonement
Perfection
1 Nephi 3:7
2 Nephi 25:23
Moroni 10:32
Merit, earning, and worthiness
Personal worthiness

"The perfect relationship between the atoning grace of Christ and the obedient efforts of mankind is powerfully stated by Nephi: 'We know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do' (2 Nephi 25:23). Furthermore, we are invited to 'come unto Christ, and be perfected in him.' When we deny ourselves 'of all ungodliness,' then and only 'then is his grace sufficient' for us (Moroni 10:32)." - Clyde J. Williams[1]

"Indeed, it is only after a person has so performed a lifetime of works and faithfulness -- only after he has come to deny himself of all ungodliness and every worldly lust -- that the grace of God, that spiritual increment of power, is efficacious..." - Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet[2]

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[edit] Recent neo-orthodox interpretation

"As Moroni instructed, when we come unto Christ and seek to deny ourselves of ungodliness and give ourselves without let or hindrance to God, 'then is his grace sufficient for you...'" - Robert Millet (emphasis added)[3]

[edit] Notes

  1. Clyde J. Williams, "Plain and Precious Truths Restored," Ensign, Oct. 2006, 50. Online.
  2. Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet, Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon 1:295.
  3. Robert Millet, After All We Can Do: Grace Works, p. 133

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