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The Eternal Journey of Man
The eternal journey of man encompasses his premortal, mortal and post-mortal life. The eternal journey of man is his journey to become like God.
The eternal journey of man is man's search for happiness
God's Plan of Salvation anticipated the eternal journey of man and his endless desire to find true and complete happiness—
- the eternal journey of man begins at the moment of his spiritual birth [his first estate]
- the next stage in the eternal journey of man is his entering this life, receiving a physical body, dying, and preparing for resurrection in the Spirit World [his second estate]
- now, in the final stage of the eternal journey of man, he is judged, receives his resurrection from the dead, and is given an inheritance in a kingdom of glory [his third estate].
The greatest reward in the eternal journey of man
The Lord told Abraham:
“And they who keep their first estate shall be added upon; and they who keep not their first estate shall not have glory in the same kingdom with those who keep their first estate; and they who keep their second estate shall have glory added upon their heads for ever and ever.” 1
The greatest reward and the greatest happiness in the eternal journey of man is his qualifying to receive exaltation in the Celestial Kingdom of God, there to live forever with his wife and family in the presence of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Joseph Smith said,
“Happiness is the object and design of our existence; and will be the end thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it; and this path is virtue, uprightness, faithfulness, holiness, and keeping all the commandments of God.”
The Apostle Paul wrote:
“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” 2
Questions about 'The Eternal Journey of Man'
- On the eternal journey of man, what is he searching for?
- Where does the eternal journey of man begin?
- What is the next stage of the eternal journey of man?
- After death and preparing for resurrection in the spirit world, what is the final stage of the eternal journey of man?
- What is the greatest reward and the greatest happiness in the eternal journey of man?
- Can anyone perceive what God has prepared for those who love and obey him and who successfully complete the eternal journey of man?
What should you do now?
If any part of this message rings true, we invite you to take the next steps:
- Request free materials
- Invite missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to visit you and teach you more.
In either case, you have no obligation. But if you have the courage to act, you will discover the greatest revelation and happiness of your life!
References for 'The Eternal Journey of Man'
- (Abraham 3:26)
- (1 Corinthians 2:9)
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