"We need not walk by the shores of Galilee or among the Judean hills to walk where Jesus walked. All of us can walk the path He walked when, with His words ringing in our ears, His Spirit filling our hearts, and His teachings guiding our lives, we choose to follow Him as we journey through mortality. His example lights the way. Said He, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”"—Thomas S. Monson
The Savior set the perfect example for who we should be, how we should act, and what we should do. By following His example, not only will we find more joy in our lives, but we will be able to reject any evil messages that come from Satan and his followers.
We know what is expected of us on this Earth. We know the commandments that have been placed before us. We know that they are given to us for our good, so we can improve ourselves and become the people that God needs us to be. We know these things.
So why do we not obey them?
Why do we think that we know better than the one who knows all?
We have been given the beautiful gift of agency wherein we can choose for ourselves the path that we want to take. And sometimes, we choose the wrong path.
But that is why we have the Atonement.
To know and experience the Atonement of Jesus Christ does not require us to be in the Garden with Him. We do not have to "see" in order to believe. It is ALWAYS there and it is ever flowing with the love and compassion that only the Savior can give.
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