For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormon Church, sacrifice is an essential aspect of living a godly life and following the example of the Savior, Jesus Christ. He sacrificed everything, including His own life, to bring about the salvation of every person. When Latter-day Saints discuss sacrifice, they may be referring either to the matchless, eternal Sacrifice of Jesus, his atonement, or to the smaller sacrifices made by followers of Christ. The Guide to the Scriptures, published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, explains: