My Love for the Savior Is My “Why”

Connect Actions to Love for the Savior

Elder Giménez encourages us to link our daily actions and traditions to our love for Jesus Christ, transforming them from mere tasks into profound expressions of faith.

I am trying to do these things which are essential to me because I love Him; I love our Savior.

Doing this will help us understand the real "why" behind everything we do as disciples of the Savior.

• Understanding the "why" behind our actions enriches our spiritual practices.
• Our love for the Savior should be the motivating force behind our religious observances.

• Reflect on a time when you felt your actions were motivated by love for the Savior.
• Consider how your understanding of a Church tradition has deepened your relationship with Christ.
• Think of a moment when connecting your actions to your faith changed your perspective.

Understand the Purpose of Traditions

The talk emphasizes the importance of understanding the purpose behind our religious traditions and activities, ensuring they are centered on Christ and not just routine.

It seems that we do these things because we have done them for many years, without considering their impact on our covenantal connection with the Savior.

• Traditions should help us connect with and learn about the Savior.
• Activities and traditions are tools to deepen our faith, not just tasks to complete.

• Share a family or personal tradition that helps you feel closer to the Savior.
• Discuss how you have made a tradition more meaningful by focusing on its purpose.

Embrace Christ-Centered Traditions

Elder Giménez highlights the significance of Christ-centered traditions, using President Dallin H. Oaks" challenge to prepare for Easter as an example.

As you can see, it is not just an invitation to have traditions. Instead, we use these traditions as a means to learn more about the Savior and remember His Resurrection.

• Christ-centered traditions help us learn about and remember the Savior's life and teachings.
• These traditions are opportunities to strengthen our faith and connection with Christ.

• Describe how preparing for a religious holiday has brought you closer to Christ.
• Reflect on how a Christ-centered tradition has impacted your spiritual growth.

Recognize the Eternal Truths

Elder Giménez discusses the importance of recognizing and adhering to eternal truths, especially in a world with conflicting voices.

Many voices will try to influence you and, if possible, lead you to believe that some fundamental truths of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ are unnecessary.

• Eternal truths are foundational to our faith and should guide our actions.
• We must be vigilant against misleading ideas that contradict the restored gospel.

• Think of a time when understanding an eternal truth helped you make a decision.
• Share an experience where you defended a fundamental truth of the gospel.

Strengthen Covenantal Connections

The talk underscores the necessity of strengthening our covenantal connections with God through the Church and its ordinances.

We require essential priesthood ordinances through which we make covenants with Them.

• Covenantal connections are essential for accessing God's love and blessings.
• The Church provides the means to make and keep sacred covenants.

• Reflect on how participating in a Church ordinance has strengthened your faith.
• Consider how your covenants have guided your actions and decisions.