![]() Our spiritual purpose is to overcome both sin and the desire to sin, both the taint and the tyranny of sin.” Rather, it is the consequence of a fundamental change in our desires, our motives, and our natures made possible through the Atonement of Christ the Lord. This mighty change is not simply the result of working harder or developing greater individual discipline. To have our hearts changed by the Holy Spirit such that “we have no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually,” as did King Benjamin’s people, is the covenant responsibility we have accepted. But remission of sin is not the only or even the ultimate purpose of the gospel. Repenting of our sins and seeking forgiveness are spiritually necessary, and we must always do so. “The gospel of Jesus Christ encompasses much more than avoiding, overcoming, and being cleansed from sin and the bad influences in our lives it also essentially entails doing good, being good, and becoming better. ![]() Brethren, if even mighty David can be swept off the road to exaltation, how can we avoid a similar fate? The twin guardrails of deep personal conversion and strong family relations help keep us on the heavenly highway. In that crucial moment when from his rooftop he saw beautiful Bathsheba bathing, no moral lifeguard stood near to shout, “Beware, David, you fool!” His failure to beware concerning himself and to act on promptings of the Spirit led to the loss of his eternal family. Although he defeated Goliath while young and lived righteously for decades, this prophet–king was still spiritually vulnerable. The Old Testament story of David is a tragic example of squandered priesthood power. “Beware Concerning Yourselves,” Anthony D. ![]() But compliance to the law and repentance are not the ultimate purpose of the gospel the goal is to have a change of heart to a state where we are holy and love God with all our hearts. The story of David’s fall into sin cautions us from letting temptation lead us into error.
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