One question is: do we want what *we* want (in which we often imagine things, to deceive ourselves), or do we want to seek the truth, more?

• That is key.
• Are we willing to humble ourselves before our Heavenly Father and do things His way? (Doing so, making the changes where needed, is called repentance.)
• Or are we persistent in rebelliously doing things *our* way instead, harming ourselves and others?
• Our reward, lack of reward, or punishment will be accordingly.
• He truly wants us to be happy and has set up a plan for us, of which this life is just one (rather important) part, but He will not force us: we can choose.
• His commandments as given through the ages and today through His prophets, are like guardrails on the highway: intended to help us.