The Plan of Restoration

In Alma chapter 41, Alma continues his discussion with his son, Corianton, by teaching him about the word "restoration" and how that applies to the plan of salvation.  In fact in verse 2 he talks about "the plan of restoration," then he goes on to say:

"...it is requisite that all things should be restored to their proper order.  Behold it is requisite and just, according to the power and resurrection of Christ, that the soul of man should be restored to its body, and that every part of the body should be restored to itself." (emphasis added)

In verses 3-6, Alma talks about how the concept of restoration applies to our choices in this life.  He says that those whose works are good in this life will have that which is good restored unto them, and those who choose evil will have evil restored to them.  I like how he puts it in verse 7:

"...for behold, they are their own judges, whether to do good or do evil."

I have meant some people in my life that resent the concept of religion because they think that it teaches about a God that goes around damning people to hell all the time.  They don't think God is like that, and they are right.  Our Father in Heaven is loving and merciful...and just.  This plan that he has laid out for us is the only way that we can learn and grow and eventually become like Him.  He has provided us with life on this earth, opportunities to choose, and a Savior.  The Savoir's Atonement makes it so that when we choose poorly, we can erase those sins and try again to make better choices.  We truly are our own judges, deciding what will be restored unto us when all is said and done.  Let us choose wisely, my friends.