Pure Before Thee, C. Robert Line

As Latter-day Saints, we may struggle with doubts about whether we have done enough or whether we are good enough, and we may be weighed down with self-perceived spiritual failure. Even amidst the joys of life, there are times when we may despair over the weakness in ourselves and in those we love, sensing the horribly wide gulf between us and the Father of our spirits. At these times, we wish, hope, and pray that relief — real relief — could miraculously be just a step away. It is. Scripture and modern prophets both affirm that Christ’s atoning sacrifice provides the justification through which our sins can immediately be pardoned or forgiven. The Atonement also unlocks the door to sanctification, a holy state of being in which we lose the desire to sin.

In this engaging and encouraging guide, we see where and how these doctrinal concepts fit into the overall plan of salvation, beginning with our premortal existence and continuing through the eternities. We learn how justification brings immediate relief to our burdened souls and opens the pathway for us to be permanently sanctified. We come to understand what role our own works and efforts play in this process and what roles only the Holy Ghost, the Savior, and our Heavenly Father can fill. And as we grasp these truths, we also grasp hope — hope that we can overcome our own struggles, hope that we can make a difference in the lives of others, and hope that we can all make it back to our heavenly home.