Elder D. Todd Christofferson describes achieving unity despite differences by coming unto Jesus Christ. Topics explored include the significance of unity in the gospel, avoiding disputes in the church, love leading to reconciliation, submitting to God's authority, resolving conflicts, and the power of Jesus Christ's resurrection.
Unity in the Church and personal lives is achieved by putting on Christ, loving God, and loving others as ourselves.
Unity requires harmony and care for one another, not sameness, and it means bending efforts towards the common cause and submitting to God's authority.
Deep dives
Unity in Christ and the Gospel
The podcast episode discusses the importance of unity in Christ and the gospel. Elder D. Todd Christofferson highlights how the concept of becoming one is recurring in the gospel of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the need for unity and oneness in the Church, as well as in our personal lives. The episode explores examples from scripture, such as the city of Zion and the early saints, to demonstrate the power of unity. Christofferson explains that unity can be achieved by putting on Christ, loving God, and loving others as ourselves. He also emphasizes the need to resolve differences and disputes in the spirit of love.
Overcoming Division: The Example of B.H. Roberts
The podcast highlights the example of B.H. Roberts, a church leader who experienced division and contention within the Church. Roberts initially justified himself and criticized church leaders, but through love and the Holy Spirit, he was able to reconcile and submit to the authority of God. His example demonstrates that unity does not mean everyone doing their own thing, but rather bending efforts towards the common cause and submitting to God's authority. The episode emphasizes that unity does not require sameness, but it does require harmony and care for one another.
The Ultimate Triumph of Redeemer and Unity
The podcast concludes by connecting unity to the ultimate triumph of the Savior and His resurrection. Elder Christofferson explains that through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we can overcome all things and become unified. The resurrection testifies to Christ's divinity and the reality of immortality and eternal life. The episode emphasizes that true unity can only be achieved through our individual loyalty to and love of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the importance of being one within ourselves, one at home, one in the Church, and above all, one with the Father and the Son.