Celestial Math

It seems impossible, but we all want to return to Heavenly Father, pure and clean. We want to inherit all he has offered us--everything he has. Grasping the concept doesn't come easy. Nor does the follow through.
What makes it especially difficult is the conflict between the expectations and our performance. The Lord said,
"For I the Lord cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance;" D&C 1:31
That sounds a lot like perfection. Seems like I won't qualify because I sin every day.
What's an old guy like me to do?
There's Hope for Every One of Us
Jesus shares his perfection with us
Say that as I approach the sacrament this Sunday I had committed 50 sins. Well, since I spent several hours in my rental cars this week, fighting traffic in some large cities, I'd better make it 750 sins.
Some of my sins have greater magnitude than others, so maybe I need to add a multiplier to the more grevious ones. Let's rate my week a minus 1500.
If God cannot look upon my sins with the least degree of allowance, I'm in trouble. My -1500 disqualifies me from his presence and from the companionship of his Spirit.
But the Savior shares his perfection with me. His goodness and perfection are infinite and eternal.
So, let's do the math: -1500 + infinity = infinity.
His atoning sacrifice lifts us to his status. That is his mission, and I suppose it's his greatest desire. And so our debts are covered by the Savior's divinity.
Another Way of Looking at It
Some people live with optimism and positive energy. When we associate with such people, their attitudes lift our own. Their positives can counteract our negatives.
We do have hope. We can regain our standing before God, no matter how negative our actions. We just need to accept his offer to add his infinite perfection to our imperfections.
Do the math!
Papaw/Dad/David - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Omaha Eppley Field