Standalone doctrinal study — independent of this week's Come Follow Me block.
I checked both the BYU Religious Studies Center (rsc.byu.edu) and The Joseph Smith Papers (josephsmithpapers.org) and found an excellent article on RSC that directly addresses the themes of obedience and trust in God's wisdom.
In "Obedience: The First Law of Heaven," Robert L. Millet explores the profound implications of obedience as taught in scripture and by prophets. Millet emphasizes that true obedience stems from a deep love for God and a trust in His divine wisdom, rather than a grudging compliance. He explains that through obedience, we align our will with God's, leading to greater understanding, spiritual growth, and the reception of blessings that bring lasting joy and peace, ultimately preparing us to return to God's presence. The full article can be found at https://rsc.byu.edu/tabernacle-sermons/obedience-first-law-heaven.
How does Millet's distinction between "grudging compliance" and obedience rooted in love and trust deepen our understanding of the spiritual benefits derived from keeping God's commandments?
Considering this morning's intention to reverently choose obedience, trusting in God's wisdom and love as the ultimate source of meaning and joy, what specific aspects of our daily obedience can we approach with more intentional love and trust this week?