But blessed are they who have kept the covenant and observed the commandment, for they shall obtain mercy.
(Doctrine and Covenants 54:6)
From his book, DAILY JOY, Russell M. Nelson teaches:
A covenant made with God is not restrictive, but protective. Such a concept is not new. For example, if our water supply is not clean, we filter the water to screen out harmful ingredients. Divine Covenants help us to filter out of our minds impurities that could harm us. When we choose to deny yourselves of all ungodliness, we lose nothing of value and gain the glory of eternal life. Covenants do not hold us down; they elevate us beyond the limit of our own power and perspective. ~Russell M. Nelson — Prophet, Seer, Revelator and President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2020). p 125
