Thanks very much for the Elder Petersen quote. (temple) What happens when we keep our covenants made in the temple? In the same way, God founded the churchthe spiritual Templeto be a community of called-out believers, given His Spirit. If you study the talk with the footnotes, you will find that his message goes even deeper. I think Mark E. Peterson was more correct than Russell M. Nelson. If individuals are going to withstand the forthcoming perils and pressures, they must have a firm spiritual foundation built upon the rock of the Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Ask the Lord God to help you discover what defilements in your own heart need to go. This is His Church, restored to help you fulfill your divine destiny. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, waves to attendees after the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. In his first official communication of 2022, President Russell M. Nelson, leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared important advice: "Be more resolute in being kind to others and strengthening your own spiritual foundation.". How many observe it? President Nelson makes if very clear (with emphasis added) who is making the changes, and it's not him. I don't think we make the same covenants with God that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob made (see below). 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. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, tours renovation work at the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City on Saturday, May 22, 2021. I can testify with amazement, how much empowering grace settled upon my soul just being there. I got the impression from this talk that President Nelson really, really loves the temple. Attendees walk into 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. Please check your information and try again or call us at 1-800-759-0700. We dont need to get the cleaning crew. He delivered the message, accompanied by striking video and other images of his visit to the renovation site in May, during the 191st Semiannual General Conference. Error: There was an internal error submitting your form. This button displays the currently selected search type. Thank you, I loved your thoughts and questions. The blood was sprinkled to cleanse the nation from their sins. Now when the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests stood in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, to praise the Lord according to the directions of King David of Israel. Is there a way to have this delivered to my inbox weekly? Weve seen these tactics before, to be sure. You will learn how to part the veil between heaven and earth, how to ask for Gods angels to attend you, and how better to receive direction from heaven. Hewants you to comprehend your privileges, promises, and responsibilities. We just need to be willing and obedient participants as we enter into the shadowy and cluttered sections of our soul and clean up our lives as He directs. "Under the Lords direction and in answer to our prayers, recent procedural adjustments have been made. The organists were Richard Elliott and Andrew Unsworth. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, tours the renovation work at the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Possible activity: Give everyone a pencil and paper. Our large building features a metaphysical bookstore and supply shop, two large halls, and four classrooms. This He desires for all temple patrons, no matter where they live.". However, personal peace can be achieved despite the anger, contention, and division that blights and corrupts our world today. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Let us never forget that if we omit them from our lives we may be found unworthy to come into His presence. We studied this talk in elders quorum. What is the Spirit prompting you to do without? In late May, I inspected the progress on this massive project. Some might even consider that the kind of senility that would warrant an arrest to the mental institution or the kind of political motive that might label you a traitor charged with treason. Copyright 2021 Elizabeth Burr Usually the waves remind me of constant strength and energy, but this time I was watching the effect they were having on our little beach. I thought you would appreciate seeing what my wife Wendy and I saw. When your spiritual foundation is build solidly upon Jesus Christ, you have no need to fear. When storms of life come your way, you'll be grounded in biblical truths and remain steady as a rock in your moral beliefs. Possible questions: How do you feel about going to the temple? My husband and I recently went to the temple after a long absence (a significant move halfway across the US and other difficult circumstances made it hard to go previously.) We look to the blood of the Lamb. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, tours the renovation work at tours the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City on Saturday, May 22, 2021. I trust in my God and in my Savior upon which my foundation is built. pic.twitter.com/46xjAsXs6X, Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox, The three things you need to know everyday, Highlights from the last week to keep you informed. You can find a list of our flairs and their definitions in section 0.6 of our rules. "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. Living the Christian life is a journey. "Temple covenants and the garment are not for perfect people. The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: That if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved (emphasis mine). "And oh, how we will need His power in the days ahead," President Nelson said. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 3:1; 4:14; 6:20; 7:27; 8:1; 9:11). 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. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. Youth Program at 10:30. www . These truths I know: God, our Heavenly Father, wants you to choose to come home to Him. When you bring your temple recommend, a contrite heart, and a seeking mind to the Lords house of learning, He will teach you. President Russell M. Nelson encourages us to listen for pure truth, the pure doctrine of Christ, and pure revelation in general conference (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). At the beginning of General Conference, President Nelson said, " I can assure you that what you will hear today and tomorrow constitutes pure truth." Use of contemporary "we" and parousia expected while some are still alive (4:15) 7. If you are married and have not yet been sealed in the temple, do everything you can to take the necessary steps to be sealed together for eternity. I believe that president Nelson is sincere and that my EQP really feels the importance of the temple. We've been in the latter days for about 200 years now. The topic of adversity continued to be common but I also felt an addition of several talks about repentance. What are some unique anxieties of our time and how can we have courage and hope despite their difficulties? Thanks for your inspiring highlights. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search . hbbd```b`` z ? I think a good argument could be made that current adjustments in temple procedures, and past adjustments to temple language, are evidence that perhaps the Lord never really revealed them in the first place. [The Lord] is the One who wants you to understand with great clarity exactly what you are making covenants to do. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Just keep living with the beatings until you enjoy it. Im not saying president Nelson is wrong. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am very thankful that I know we have a Prophet to lead us and if we follow the counsel he shares, we can bear these troubling times. Your email address will not be published. Back in the Old Testament days, Jesus wasnt there to be the atonement, so the people had to sacrifice animals. But I do attend church, hold a calling, and actually re-listened to the prophet's message. 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. Consider how administering the sacrament has changed over the years. There are times when we must do the boot camp. They took with them animals that the priests would sacrifice to atone for the sin of the nation (verses 20-24). I don't think the people in Christ's day were ever commanded to build temples. Exact time unknown (24:36) 7. Oh how grateful I am for a living prophet! To each of you who has made temple covenants, I plead with you to seek prayerfully and consistently to understand temple covenants and ordinances. We have been promised that if [we] are prepared [we] shall not fear.This assurance has profound implications today. Unlike the wandering test subjects, we have reliable, visible landmarks that we can use to evaluate our course, he said. The other half of the choir performed during the Saturday morning session. Then I looked closer at what was being revealed. I don't think the above paragraph constitutes pure truth. We keep the covenants we make in the temple and receive healing and spiritual power. Likewise, whenever any kind of upheaval occurs in your life, the safest place to be spiritually is living inside your temple covenants! When we cant do the joband we cant by ourselves because we are sinners; we need the Holy Spiritwe can call for spiritual backup. Those who are quick to take offense or respond to a difference of opinion by becoming angry or judgmental fail the spiritual stress test, he said. Choose the questions that resonate the most with you and make a meaningful discussion for your group of personalities. Everything we believe and every promise God has made to His covenant people come together in the temple. (About 2 minutes play background music or have quiet time). The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation. Are we locked up in bitterness or anger or envy or sorrow or greed? God lives! He delivered the message, accompanied by striking video and other images of his visit to the renovation site in May, during the 191st . Now, imagine that you are tasked with getting that wreck room cleared out, and the sooner you get it cleared the better. Then, when spiritual earthquakes occur, you will be able to stand strong because your spiritual foundation is solid and immovable., A post shared by Russell M. Nelson (@russellmnelson.esp), This morning we had the privilege of hosting leaders of the @NAACP and the @UNCF at Church Headquarters in Salt Lake City. Even with a few changes, its still a Masonic ritual with Mormon flair. Possible discussion questions: What is the Spirit prompting you to begin doing? This suggests that we have work to do to change our hearts and to become unified as the Saviors true disciples. The ultimate objective of the gathering of Israel is to bring the blessings of the temple to Gods faithful children. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. God lives! Elder Ulisses Soares teaches how we can follow the Saviors example of compassion (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Everything taught in the temple, through instruction and through the Spirit, increases our understanding of Jesus Christ. "Temple ordinances and covenants are ancient." Elder David A. Bednar teaches how honoring our covenants arms us with power of God in great glory (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). It was . I don't think everything we believe comes together in the temple. 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