“That Ye Might Feel and See”

Joseph F. McConkie, Robert L. Millet

A possible second meaning of this phrase could refer to the Savior’s commandment “that ye should come unto me, that ye might feel and see.” Those who refuse the Savior’s invitation and break his commandment to come unto him, and will not hold him up as their light, are inevitably led into temptation and fall to transgression. Both meanings represent true doctrine. It is clear that the Lord is reminding us that breaking our covenant to “always remember him” and/or to “succor those who stand in need of [our] succor” will leave us devoid of the Spirit and open to the “wiles of the devil.” Blessings always follow obedience, and disobedience always results in condemnation (see D&C 130:20-21).

Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 4

References