A Christ-Centered Life

One of the most common misconceptions about Mormons is that we are not Christian. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Book of Mormon is "Another Testament of Jesus Christ" and in it one prophet declared, "And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins" (2 Ne. 25:26). "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive" (1 Cor. 15:22). Thus, for Latter-day Saints Christ at the center of our lives, not just for our eternal salvation but for happiness and peace in this life. As Elder Richard G. Scott, one of the Twelve Apostles of the Church put it:

“Our Father in Heaven wants each of us to enjoy peace and happiness in mortal life. Our Master, Jesus Christ, and His prophets have taught how to have that peace and happiness, even in a world that is ever more challenging, with increasing conflict and an intense concentration of alluring temptations….

"True, enduring happiness, with the accompanying strength, courage, and capacity to overcome the greatest difficulties, will come as you center your life in Jesus Christ. Obedience to His teachings provides a secure ascent in the journey of life. That takes effort. While there is no guarantee of overnight results, there is the assurance that, in the Lord's time, solutions will come, peace will prevail, and happiness will be yours....

"Peace and happiness are the precious fruits of a righteous life. They are only possible because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ."

Read the article here, Richard G. Scott, "The Atonement Can Secure Your Peace and Happiness," Ensign, Nov. 2006, p. 41.