Came across this thought as I was studying Agency and the Atonemnet. Gonna have to think about this for awhile I think
For example, we are given the gift of the Holy Ghost following our baptism. The full benefit of having the Holy Ghost as a companion cannot be realized until after our resurrection, but if we choose to disobey the Holy Ghost and commit sin, we lose His influence in our lives.
LESSON 28: AGENCY: A GIFT FROM GOD