- “The scriptures teach us that in doing this, Jesus “considered” them. As we shared in some of your ward conferences, Mark tells us that before Jesus answered a young man’s question about what he needed to do to have eternal life, Jesus “beheld and loved him.” In reference to this passage, Elder S. Mark Palmer said: “A vivid image fills my mind of our Lord pausing and beholding this young man. Beholding — as in looking deeply and penetratingly into his soul, recognizing his goodness and also his potential, as well as discerning his greatest need. Then the simple words — Jesus loved him. He felt an overwhelming love and compassion for this good young man, and because of this love and with this love, Jesus asked even more of him.” – President Scott Smith, San Clemente Stake Conference, June 13th, 2021