"No one can be received into the church of Christ unless he has arrived unto the years of accountability before God, and is capable of repentance."
Doctrine and Covenants 20:71
I like the idea here that it matters to God whether we understand what we are doing or not. God is understanding and merciful to our ignorance, not holding us responsible for things that we haven't learned or grasped yet.
Does that mean it is better to stay ignorant? I don't think so at all. Baptism is just a bare beginning, and once we have that foundation, there are so many more amazing things to learn and build upon from there... and we would miss out on most of that if we didn't understand. Plus, I think willful ignorance is likely not covered by the same rule. :)
Today, let's be thankful that God loves us and understands where we are, and takes all of that into account as he guides us home.
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