Consider how administering the sacrament has changed over the years. "As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be strengthened by His power. . 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. His essential ordinances bind us to Him through sacred priesthood covenants. 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. You know you have sinned against God and you want to make things right again, so you try to rid yourself of bad habits or stop doing those addictive behaviors. If you have a health issue or other legitimate reason for not being able to attend the temple, set aside time each week to mentally review the covenants and promises that you have made there. We keep the covenants we make in the temple and receive healing and spiritual power. Only someone who talks directly to God could have that kind of wonderful stuff to say! The presentation of the endowment and the words of the temple covenants have changed at least twice in the last 35 years (in 1990 and again in 2019). Think for a moment of the second great commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves. This suggests that we have work to do to change our hearts and to become unified as the Saviors true disciples. Elder Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, with his wife Sister Susan Gong waves to attendees after the Sunday morning session of the 191st 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. I believe that President Nelson has strong spiritual reasons for urging us to place temple worship and covenant keeping at the center of our spiritual lives. Spiritual doors will open. Thats some high calling! Make sure you are logged in when you order. He might be right. Now, lets go back to you and me. The procedure changed, but the covenants remain the same. I'm going to give several quotes from this talk, with commentary on each (emphasis in the original). Thus, in the house of the Lord, we can make the same covenants with God that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob made. [The Lord] is the One who wants you to understand with great clarity exactly what you are making covenants to do. Any other books about the temple you would recommend? October 2021 General Conference: President Russell M. Nelson - "The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation" Study Guide and Lesson Helps for Relief Society $ 4.00 Available Description DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Please SIGN UP FOR A FREE MEMBERSHIP to download your order instantly. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. There's even more in this talk, but this post is already long. I think this could possibly be seen as blame avoidance, or in other words, throwing God under the bus. Back in the Old Testament days, Jesus wasnt there to be the atonement, so the people had to sacrifice animals. The items that remain must be repaired, organized neatly, and ready for use. He makes things clear that the world wants to muddy. President Nelson makes a distinction between covenants and core gospel truths vs. methods and procedures. How can we build our foundation on Jesus Christ what does that phrase mean to you? "Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf teaches that we can do simple things each day to renew and restore ourselves spiritually (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). This was as much a physical act as it was a spiritual act. I need to work even harder to understand what is being taught in the temple and to see if there are places that I can improve my keeping of the covenants so that I am doing so with more exactness and honor. 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. With so much to right and right quickly, its hard to know what to do first. Discover steps to bring you closer to Christ. 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. Other messages from the October 2021 General Conference that I have found particularly impactful: Thank you for sharing your takeaways from Conference and what you will be personally pondering and working on the next 6 months. The morning after Hezekiah got the word that the job was done, he set out to visit the Temple of the Lord. Changes in the temple ceremonies (and by extension in other procedures and methods in the church) are evidence that the Lord is actively guiding and directing His church. However, I definitely have two places that I want to examine and improve: I love you, dear brothers and sisters. The problem is that you are in this same state that the Apostle Paul mentions, and that is that the things you do you dont want to do, and the things you dont want to do you do (Rom. We dont need to call in the Levites, as Hezekiah did. As we seek how to accomplish that objective more effectively, the Lord reveals more insights. Latter-day Saints have not been immune to divisions created by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has served as a spiritual stress test for the church and its members, said Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Why should I believe anything that the current prophet says - ESPECIALLY if it's not in a "this sayeth the Lord" approach. All comments are moderated before being published. Jesus is the Christ! I may not have even made the same covenants as my parent's generation. President HaroldB. Lee explained why procedures, policies, and even the administration of temple ordinances continue to change within the Saviors restored Church. Possible activity: Give everyone a pencil and paper. The delicate sands were no match for the churning waters. him say, i will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days i will build another made without hands." Everything taught in the temple, through instruction and through the Spirit, increases our understanding of Jesus Christ. I promise you that over time, the temple will become a place of safety, solace, and revelation. So I ask each of you, how firm isyourfoundation? In fact, you can almost sense that the nation of Judah was surprised that the work got completed that fast. temple must stand much longer. 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. 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). I highly recommend every member read this talk carefully, thoroughly, and critically. The temple lies at the center of strengthening faith and spiritual fortitude because everything taught in the temple increases understanding of Jesus Christ. We studied this talk in elders quorum. Half of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square performed under the direction of Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy. I don't understand the insistence on attempting to draw similarities to things which are obviously very different. I think you'll see why the hymn "How Firm a Foundation"1 has come to have new meaning for us. He is the One who wants you to experience fully His sacred ordinances. Then have someone read this quote and start a class discussion with thought-provoking questions (some suggestions found after the quote). 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. hbbd```b`` z ? Brother Bradley R. Wilcox teaches that the Savior will help us as we repent and that we can be worthy without being flawless (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). President Russell M. Nelson Make Time for the Lord 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. We simply have to set our eyes on what Jesus already accomplished in our place. Then, as we keep our covenants, He endows us withHishealing, strengthening power. Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, and Pure Revelation, Gods Love: The Most Joyous to the Soul. What do you keep? The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Whenever any kind of upheaval occurs in your life, the safest place to be spiritually is living inside your temple covenants! Elder Neil L. Andersen teaches why we should use the correct name of the Church (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). What is the Spirit prompting you to do without? A squirrel scampers near the Conference Center during the Sunday morning session of the 191st General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. But methods change as the inspired direction comes to those who preside at a given time.'. It is for discussions centered around agreements, disagreements, and observations about any of the institutional churches and their leaders, conduct, business dealings, teachings, rituals, and practices. Not only that, but the group was to participate in worshipping the Lord. Weve seen these tactics before, to be sure. Both my husband and I were so touched, we made a commitment to each other to go at least twice a month from here on out. In earlier days, the water of the sacrament was offered to the congregation in one large vessel. His essential ordinances bind us to Him through sacred priesthood covenants. Just keep living with the beatings until you enjoy it. Im not saying president Nelson is wrong. I think this talk was a mess from top to bottom. We too, may be exposed at timesvictim to the breaking waves of mortality and adversity, leaving us exhausted and stripped to the core. We look to Christs death on the cross, His resurrection, and His power to cancel out our sins and save us from the wrath of God. I know I sometimes come off as an angry disaffected member, but that's only because this is the only place I can vent. Spend time with Him there. 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.) Everyone in that entourage knew exactly how King Hezekiah felt about God. They sang, praising and giving thanks to the Lord, saying, "For He is good, for His lovingkindness is upon Israel forever." Posting messages on Twitter, Facebook and . We cant just simply claim that we are believers in the silence of our own hearts. 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. Over the years, Ive come to understand the importance of discerning between cultural teachings and doctrinal teachings within the Church. "`,r'D+H}D2H)k `)X}Xv.`vdT\"}~ (q^ endstream endobj startxref 0 %%EOF 290 0 obj <>stream Does it need to be gutted? Then, as we keep our covenants, He endows us with His healing, strengthening power. (Matt. Why? I want to prayerfully consider what else I may need to do to ensure that my spiritual foundation is solid, strong, and firmly anchored to my Savior, Jesus Christ. Elder Quentin L. Cook teaches about finding personal peace through five works of righteousness (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Empower people. 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