For behold, there is a wo pronounced upon him who listeth to obey that spirit; for if he listeth to obey him, and remaineth and dieth in his sins, the same drinketh damnation to his own soul; for he receiveth for his wages an everlasting punishment, having transgressed the law of God contrary to his own knowledge.
Many seem to have an innate fear they will be cast off and forsaken by the Lord. But listen to the prerequisites for examination: we must want to obey Satan, live our lives following him, make no attempt at repentance, knowingly and intentionally rebel against God, and die in this state. If that describes us, then the atonement will have no effect on us. The atonement will not rob us of our agency. If, however, we want to obey God but are too weak, try to keep the commandments but make mistakes, repent as best we can when we know we have fallen short, and miss the mark because we don't know any better, the atonement is our salvation. Christ will redeem us and enable us to realize our fondest true desires. Whatever we are willing to receive, he will give us.
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