1 Nephi 8:10 - "And it came to pass that I beheld a tree, whose fruit was desirable to make one happy."
Elder David A. Bednar - "The central feature in Lehi’s dream is the tree of life--a representation of 'the love of God' (see 1 Nephi 11:21–22). 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life' (John 3:16). Thus, the birth, life, and atoning sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ are the greatest manifestations of God’s love for His children. As Nephi testified, this love is 'most desirable above all things' and, as the angel in his vision declared, 'most joyous to the soul' (1 Nephi 11:22–23; see also 1 Nephi 8:12, 15). Chapter 11 of 1 Nephi presents a detailed description of the tree of life as a symbol for the life, ministry, and sacrifice of the Savior--'the condescension of God' (1 Nephi 11:16). The fruit on the tree is a symbol for the blessings of the Atonement. Partaking of the fruit of the tree represents the receiving of ordinances and covenants whereby the Atonement can become fully efficacious in our lives. The fruit is described as 'desirable to make one happy' (1 Nephi 8:10) and produces great joy and the desire to share that joy with others."
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