The Atonement was a selfless act of infinite, eternal consequence, arduously earned alone by the Son of God. Through it the Savior broke the bonds of death. It justifies our finally being judged by the Redeemer. Lehi taught his son Jacob, "No flesh ... can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah." Jesus Christ possessed merits that no other being could possibly have. He was a God, Jehovah, before His birth in Bethlehem. Our Master lived a perfect, sinless life and therefore was free from the demands of justice. I testify that with unimaginable suffering and agony at an incalculable price, the Savior earned His right to be our Redeemer, our Intermediary, our Final Judge.