Mortality

New Testament, Book of Mormon, Modern Prophets: Yes. Confessing Christ is a key step in exercising faith in Jesus Christ. When done with the heart, it also includes acts of faith. Confessing Christ and loving Him lead to a fulness of faith in Him and will impel followon acts of faith, such as repentance and baptism.

Torah, Book of Mormon, New Testament, and Modern Prophets: God is our loving Father, our eternal "Daddy." He loves us and wants our happiness. All commandments are given that we might be happier. The commandments describe decisions and a way of life that brings peace and joy. The Book of Mormon states that "wickedness never was happiness", and also describes a people who "lived after the manner of happiness." It also states that "man is, that he might have joy." However, men and women make mistakes and sin. This immediately or eventually leads to unhappiness. Through Jesus Christ and His suffering, repentance is possible. Repentance brings relief and peace to the suffering heart. This is the peace promised by Jesus Christ in the New Testament, "[p]eace I leave with you. My peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

Yes. We are not here by accident. Our life on earth is intentional. It is given by a loving Father in Heaven who provided a mortal experience so we could learn to make choices that bring greater happiness and peace.