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In order to be reconciled to God, individuals must progress along the covenant path — a series of non-negotiable covenants based on eternal, unchanging law.

These covenants “transform, save and exalt us,” Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained. “… A covenant is a pledge that we should prepare for, clearly understand and absolutely honor.”

In speaking to students, faculty and staff gathered in the Marriott Center on the Brigham Young University campus in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, March 5, Elder Renlund answered a simple yet important question: “Why are multiple covenants needed?”

To demonstrate the answer, the Apostle enlisted the help of his wife, Sister Ruth Renlund, and three students — Gabriel Abello, Emma Rae Francis and Kate McConlogue.

With their hands outstretched in front of them, the students stood as Sister Renlund looped an exercise band around their wrists — once for Abello, twice for Francis and three times around McConlogue’s wrists.

As expected, it was easier for Abello and more difficult for McConlogue to stretch their hands apart or pull a hand away from the band.

“This simple demonstration is metaphorically what happens when we make multiple covenants with God,” Elder Renlund explained. “We are drawn closer to Him, and a stronger bond develops with Him.”

What about those who choose not to make multiple covenants with God? “A certain risk to achieving one’s eternal destiny may creep in,” he cautioned.

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