President Dallin H. Oaks teaches about the need for a church, especially the restored Church of Jesus Christ (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). The temple lies at the center of strengthening our faith and spiritual fortitude because the Savior and His doctrine are the very heart of the temple. We arrivedtoMaui a few days ago and have spent every evening on the beach just outside our condo. President Nelson starts with a video that highlights the repair work underneath the Salt Lake Temple. Even the grungiest, most unholy areas of ourselves can, given the power of the Holy Spirit and Gods focused efforts on our behalf, be completely purified and restored to working order very quickly. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the Sunday morning session of the churchs 191st Semiannual General Conference in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Nelson shared three truths hand them out or have them written up on the board. "My dear brothers and sisters, these are the latter days. We are bombarded with angry contentious language and provocative, devastating actions that destroy peace and tranquility., Universal peace was not part of the Saviors initial mortal ministry. Please believe me when I say that when your spiritual foundation is built solidly upon Jesus Christ, you haveno need to fear. Christ comes like a thief (5:2) 9. His essential ordinances bind us to Him through sacred priesthood covenants. The Conference Center prior to the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. We are a nondogmatic, nonprofit foundation that promotes human potential and growth. Have faith in what you feel drawn to teach and emphasize you were asked to give this lesson for a reason. In like manner, it is now time that we each implement extraordinary measuresperhaps measures we have never taken beforeto strengthen ourpersonal spiritualfoundations. Lets go back to the story of Hezekiah. "Under the Lords direction and in answer to our prayers, recent procedural adjustments have been made. I trust in my God and in my Savior upon which my foundation is built. To each of you who has made temple covenants, I plead with you to seek prayerfully and consistently to understand temple covenants and ordinances. Please check your information and try again or call us at 1-800-759-0700. A spiritual house that has been swept clean of defilement will not stay clean without a dedication to God. We may attend to rites and rituals and yet overlook the weightier matters such as brotherly kindness, honesty, mercy, virtue, and integrity. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/introduction-to-family-history-student-manual/chapter-10?lang=eng. Jesus is the Christ! And I agreed. Thats some high calling! "Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God. All must be saved on the same principles [Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, sel. Increased spiritual power brings with it inspiration from the Holy Ghost, which encourages to return to the temple for greater understanding and spiritual power. Do you believe the prophet can receive ongoing revelations about the temple ceremony? Those spaces of purity and holiness are going to get refilled with junk before long (see Matt. He delivered the message, accompanied by striking video and other images of his visit to the renovation site in May, during the 191st . As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be strengthened by His power. There was no temple in New Testament times other than Herod's temple. He will stretch us and refine us to be more like him.. God lives! Having a temple means temple recommend interviews which is a good way to enforce that members in good standing are sticking to certain living standards - WOW, chastity etc and are paying tithing. When you bring your temple recommend, a contrite heart, and a seeking mind to the Lords house of learning, He will teach you. Elder Gerrit W. Gong teaches how God can help us to trust others again after our trust has been challenged (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Let us uphold the covenant inherent in our discipleship the covenant to be one., Why do we want the Savior to be the author and finisher of our stories? Hezekiah had a pretty overwhelming task before him. I love to teach and prepare lessons, and you have helped me in emphasizing the important highlights and teaching points for discussion in Elders Quorum. (I think the prophet knows something that we may not yet understand!) Elder Quentin L. Cook teaches about finding personal peace through five works of righteousness (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Thank you for sharing your thoughts and goals. So sin offerings were offered on the altar in the Temple. Construction workers began the major seismic strengthening process last month, inserting massive steel pipes below its existing foundations. President Lee said: The principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ are divine. 3:1; 4:14; 6:20; 7:27; 8:1; 9:11). Around the world, the Discovery Bible Study process has become one of our most useful tools for mission and gospel movement. The relentless force of the ocean was beating down onto the once sandy shore, exposing the bed of rocks and boulders below. 28:40-29:9). Thanks for your inspiring highlights. Have we been letting God enter in freely and unencumbered? His plan of eternal progression is not complicated, and it honors your agency. You are so welcome. Policies, methods, and procedures may change the underlying truth does not. Share the highlights you remember and what stood out to you. If you and I are to withstand the forthcoming perils and pressures, it is imperative that we each have a firm spiritual foundation built upon the rock of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Its an overwhelming task because you have years worth of items in your junk room. Subscribe to receive shop updates, access to exclusive deals, weekly study inspiration, and more! "Temple ordinances and covenants are ancient." Isnt that so powerful? Rather than think past temple procedures were wrong or needed correction consider that our collective latter-day understanding of the temple grows line upon line, precept upon precept. That Church is the antitype of the ancient temple - a building not material, but spiritual, consisting, not of dead stones, but of sanctified souls, resting on no earthly foundation, but on that Rock which is Christ (comp. Church members need to seek personal peace and restoration in daily life, two leaders said. Leaders stand at the end of the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. If you were to explain to a friend why going to the temple is so important what would you say? We dont even have to flog ourselves or spill our own blood to reenter a right relationship with God. We welcome these opportunities to build friendship and discuss shared initiatives that will continue to foster understanding and mutual respect. "As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be strengthened by His power. The Lord has declared that despite todays unprecedented challenges, those who build their foundations upon Jesus Christ, and have learned how to draw upon His power, need not succumb to the unique anxieties of this era. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I know I sometimes come off as an angry disaffected member, but that's only because this is the only place I can vent. I'm not convinced that the forthcoming perils and pressures are going to be any worse than the perils and pressures the generations before had to endure. Indeed, "whenever the Lord has had a people on the earth who will obey His word, they have been commanded to build temples." The standard works are replete with references to temple teachings, clothing, language, and more. The Lord has declared that despite todays unprecedented challenges, those who build their foundations upon Jesus Christ, and have learned how to draw upon His power, need not succumb to the unique anxieties of this era. Cristy Powell, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. "Temple covenants and the garment are not for perfect people. The items that remain must be repaired, organized neatly, and ready for use. In like manner, it is now time that we each implement extraordinary measures perhaps measures we have never taken before to strengthen our personal spiritual foundations. We are sparing no effort to give this venerable temple, which had become increasinglyvulnerable, a foundation that will withstand the forces of nature into the Millennium. Meanwhile, the TBMs in my life hear it and are terrified about the coming perils and are doubling down. The temple lies at the center of strengthening faith and spiritual fortitude because everything taught in the temple increases understanding of Jesus Christ. The ultimate objective of the gathering of Israelis to bring the blessings of the temple to Gods faithful children. You sacrifice for the sake of the church or Kingdom of God for example which they seek to identify with the church. They had snuffed out the lamps in the Temple, stopped offering sacrifices to God, and had closed up the doors. In the years before his reign, the people of Judah had turned away from the Lord and done evil. If you have made temple covenants, seek prayerfully and consistently to understand temple covenants and ordinances. To those commenting: please stay on topic, remember to follow the community's rules, and message the mods if there is a problem or rule violation. His essential ordinances bind us to Him through sacred priesthood covenants. He is the One who wants you to experience fully His sacred ordinances. Maybe its a little space or a closet, and maybe its an entire basement. It might work for a while, but eventually you find yourself unable to keep up. Not only that, but the group was to participate in worshipping the Lord. Yes the move has disrupted our lives quite a bit. Latter-day Saints must take unprecedented measures to strengthen their spiritual foundations like the extraordinary effort to reinforce the original, pioneer-era foundation of the iconic Salt Lake Temple, President Russell M. Nelson said Sunday morning.. Thus, in the house of the Lord, we can make the same covenants with God that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob made. Your email address will not be published. Our large building features a metaphysical bookstore and supply shop, two large halls, and four classrooms. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures.. The morning after Hezekiah got the word that the job was done, he set out to visit the Temple of the Lord. The heavens will open and angels will attend. Attendees stand near the Conference Center prior to the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Heis the One who wants you to understand with great clarity exactly what you are making covenants to do. You are free to choose who you will be and with whom you will be in the world to come! This true story appears in 2 Chronicles 29. It wasnt simply architectural or engineering in nature; this was a symbol of worship of the Lord. A renowned surgeon, President Nelson assisted on the first-ever human open-heart surgery using a heart-lung machine. It feels nice to post again. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/47nelson?lang=eng. CBN is a global ministry committed to preparing the nations of the world for the coming of Jesus Christ through mass media. Bless you heart! Does it make sense that Jesus would as for all those secret signs and tokens? What reinforcements to your testimony and understanding of the gospel are needed. Variety of Temple Worship Camille N. Johnson teaches that as we let Christ guide our lives, He will help us achieve more than we ever could on our own (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Why are the temple changes being made (to increase clarity and understanding)? And we can receive the same blessings!". These Levites were told to go in and take out the defiled things (verse 4-5). As we visit the temple often, we are reminded of the promises and blessings we receive there. They were the only ones who could do the job because they had obediently kept themselves pure in the sight of God. 3 And oh, how we will need His power in the days ahead. I am grateful for his direction. It really blesses my life to get that kind of insightful advice! You need someone who does not have sentimental attachments to your junk, someone who can make wise and quick decisions about what goes and what stays. When your spiritual foundation is build solidly upon Jesus Christ, you have no need to fear. Use of contemporary "you" and parousia to be fulfilled in their contemporary generation (24:34) 6. Much to contemplate! CBN's ministry is made possible by the support of our CBN Partners. They also went one step further and made sure that every item that should be there in the Temple was there and that each piece was clean and ready for use (verse 18-19). This suggests that we have work to do to change our hearts and to become unified as the Saviors true disciples. Required fields are marked *. Thus was one of my favorites talks. President Nelson asked two questions in his talk that I want to spend some time really thinking on: President Nelson promised that over time, the temple will become a place of safety, solace, and revelation. I have felt strongly the last year and a half the pull to be closer to the temple. We have been promised that if [we] are prepared [we] shall not fear.This assurance has profound implications today. I don't think the people in Christ's day were ever commanded to build temples. This link was really interesting: https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/answers/Question:_Did_Joseph_Smith_make_up_the_temple_ordinances_or_borrow_them_from_an_earthly_source%3F. [The Lord] is the One who wants you to understand with great clarity exactly what you are making covenants to do. At the beginning of General Conference, President Nelson said, " I can assure you that what you will hear today and tomorrow constitutes pure truth." Fourth, build Zion in our hearts and homes. But its dangerous advice and personally, I get nothing from the temple. He wants you to comprehend your privileges, promises, and responsibilities. It was their job to sanctify the sanctuary of the Lord and usher the people back to worship (Ex. Youth Program at 10:30. www . Whenever any kind of upheaval occurs in your life, the safest place to be spiritually is living inside your temple covenants! Then, when spiritual earthquakes occur, you will be able to stand strong because your spiritual foundation is solid and immovable." About President Nelson We no longer have to do that today. And ask God how you can proclaim the great things He has done so that all the world can see and glorify Him. This button displays the currently selected search type. Lets get serious about our walk with the Lord. President Russell M. Nelson teaches about how the temple can help us reinforce our spiritual foundations (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). 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