The Commandments

God gives us commandments because He loves us.  If we follow His commandments we will find greater peace and joy in this life.

Learn more from the following links.

Mormon.org

Here are some posts that I've written, explaining God's commandments and why it is necessary for us to obey them.

Obedience to God's Commandments

Pray Often (see also: Pray to Know..., Prayer)

Study the Scriptures

Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy

Baptism and Confirmation
(see also: Baptism... and The Gift of the Holy Ghost)

Follow the Prophet

Keep the Ten Commandments

Live the Law of Chastity (see also: Sexual Purity)

Obey the Word of Wisdom

Keep the Law of Tithing

Observe the Law of the Fast

Obey and Honor the Law of the Land
(see also: We Believe: Civil Law)