What's the why behind commandments? (Mosiah 1-3)

Sometimes people see the commandments of God as a checklist or a set of rules. People who don't believe in God may even be confused and say, "You're missing out by living with all those restrictions." We'll discuss how the commandments in a way limiting, but for our benefit. God gave us commandments to guide our choices to live like Him, which is a joy-filled life.