I know people who look at Christ explaining the two great commandments upon which hang the law and the prophets and immediately go to some other interpretation of what obedience means.

Old Masters painting of the union of Charity

This coming week of Sunday School they will get to reflect on what Alma had to say about commandments.

28 And now behold, my beloved brethren, I say unto you, do not suppose that this is all; for after ye have done all these things, if ye turn away the needy, and the naked, and visit not the sick and afflicted, and impart of your substance, if ye have, to those who stand in need—I say unto you, if ye do not any of these things, behold, your prayer is vain, and availeth you nothing, and ye are as hypocrites who do deny the faith.


29 Therefore, if ye do not remember to be charitable, ye are as dross, which the refiners do cast out, (it being of no worth) and is trodden under foot of men.

Alma 34
Dross. From Wikimedia Commons

What takeaway to you draw from Alma’s conclusion?

What is the law of Heaven?