Love All; Love Each

 

In his April 2026 General Conference address, “Love All; Love Each,” Gérald Caussé teaches that the Savior’s love is both infinite in reach and deeply personal in application.

At times, it may feel easier to think of God’s love in broad terms—extended to all humanity. But the gospel invites a more searching question: Do I believe that Christ’s love is meant specifically for me—and for each individual I encounter?

Yet [the atonement] is a remarkably intimate gift, tailored to each individual’s needs and applied to one person at a time.

Common Criticism: “It’s impossible to truly care about everyone on an individual level.”

Some may feel that while it’s reasonable to care about humanity in general, it’s unrealistic to meaningfully love individuals beyond a small, familiar circle.

Fallacy at Work: Scalable Love Limitation

This belief assumes that love cannot scale without losing depth. It suggests the more people we include, the less meaningful love becomes. That personal care cannot extend beyond close relationships and individual attention is inherently limited. 

Doctrine: The Atonement Is Infinite and Individual

Elder Caussé teaches that the Savior’s Atonement is both:

• Infinite in scope (for all)
• Intimate in application (for each)

Christ does not save humanity as a distant collective. He ministers one person, one soul, and one need at a time.

The Savior’s pattern shows us that divine love is not diluted by scale. It is perfected in personal attention.

Elder Caussé’s Correction

Elder Caussé invites us to align our love with the Savior’s.

As we serve others, we begin to see beyond surface impressions. We recognize hidden worth and can discover “wonderful depth” in every soul. 

Love grows not by narrowing our focus—but by expanding our capacity.

Solution

When we understand the personal nature of the Atonement, we begin to love not just broadly, but intentionally, one person at a time.

Living Apologetics: Loving One by One

In daily life, it’s easy to move quickly past people: Brief interactions. Surface-level conversations. Missed opportunities to connect.

Elder Caussé teaches that Christlike love slows down.

The Savior, even among crowds, focused on one sheep; one leper; one soul at a time.

That same pattern applies to us.

We may not be able to deeply engage with everyone at once—but we can:
love individuals, one at a time, wherever we are.

Moments of real connection often begin simply. Listening more carefully, noticing someone overlooked, or choosing to care just a little more. 

Practical Apologetic Use 

If someone says: “You can’t really care about everyone individually.”
You can respond: “Elder Caussé teaches that Christ’s Atonement is applied one person at a time. We follow Him by learning to love people the same way—individually.”

Ways to Apply Today

1️⃣ Give your full attention to one person in a conversation today.
2️⃣ Look for someone who may feel unnoticed and reach out to them.
3️⃣ Pause and consider one person’s needs before your own in a moment of interaction.

Keep This Talk With You

Elder Caussé reminds us that Christlike love is not abstract. It is personal. It is intentional. It is individual.

The Savior does not love in generalities. He loves one by one.

This week:

• Slow down. Make space for meaningful connection.
• Notice individuals. Especially those who may feel unseen.
• Act with intention. Love in small, personal ways.

As we do, we see more clearly, connect more deeply, and love more like the Savior.

And we begin to understand what it truly means to love as He loves: Not just all. But each.

Who is one person I can more intentionally see, understand, and love today?

 

The Consider Conference series by FAIR offers an in-depth look at recent General Conference talks to help members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints navigate common questions, misunderstandings, and criticisms. Each post provides doctrinal insights, historical context, and practical ways to apply gospel principles in everyday conversations. Through this series, we hope to equip readers with faith-promoting resources that encourage thoughtful reflection, respectful dialogue, and a stronger foundation in gospel truths, fostering both personal conviction and meaningful discussions with others.