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. Nelsonsaid Sunday morning. Or, at the very least, those things aren't as important as President Nelson would have us believe. Seriously, the sacrament is my example of how things DON'T change. Its where you hide things. 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). We believe in prayerfully curated and intentionally designed products and content that supports women on their path of discipleship. Over the years, Ive come to understand the importance of discerning between cultural teachings and doctrinal teachings within the Church. In some instances, the spiritual stress test has shown tendencies toward contention and divisiveness. However, personal peace can be achieved despite the anger, contention, and division that blights and corrupts our world today. He might be right. I promise you that over time, the temple will become a place of safety, solace, and revelation. He is the One who wants you to experience fully His sacred ordinances. Enter your email address so you don't miss any posts! (temple) What happens when we keep our covenants made in the temple? Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Finally, President Nelson told us to let God prevail in all aspects of our lives. God lives! Specialties: Temple Aliyah is a Jewish Synagogue with preschool, kindergarten and Parent & Me serving Woodland Hills and the West Valley. The procedures and practices around administering the ordinances of the temple have been changed and refined under direction from the Lord, but the doctrine and the covenants found in the temple are the same. You cant just simply make a pathway so you can open and close the door. This He desires for all temple patrons, no matter where they live.". It really blesses my life to get that kind of insightful advice! 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. But I do attend church, hold a calling, and actually re-listened to the prophet's message. It is a spiritual organism, not contained within the confines of a physical organization. I thought you would appreciate seeing what my wife Wendy and I saw. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Posting messages on Twitter, Facebook and . His plan of eternal progression is not complicated, and it honors your agency. And the Most Holy One has a mandate for you to help a nation seek His kingdom and His righteousness. The way you are going to do that is through reestablishing holy worship of God among the people. Hezekiah stood in the gap for his people by saying Yes, Lord, I want to open up the highway once again to You, My God.. 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.". He noted that the Restoration of the gospel and church is an ongoing process, and the same applies to individual lives. Download the free myCBN app. 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. (hint: you are of the house of Israel), This is a beautiful closing statement by President Nelson. And purifying a Temple is more than getting out the feather duster and flicking the dust off. "Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God. 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. 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. Unless you opt to spend a lot of time on a particular quote, try to pick around 2 questions per quote. Everything taught in the temple, through instruction and through the Spirit, increases our understanding of Jesus Christ. I can testify with amazement, how much empowering grace settled upon my soul just being there. Together with our community, we lay a foundation of faith by providing gospel-related resources so that when questions, doubts, and hardship arise, we are equipped and familiar with personal revelation, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, gospel study, and community support. 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.. the University of Utah honored President Nelson, President Nelsons 97th birthday on Sept. 9, repeated, miraculous tutoring prepared Joseph Smith, first post on his Spanish Instagram account, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and United Negro College Fund, Read more October 2021 general conference coverage. 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. And as the burnt offerings were presented, the Levites and priests played their musical instruments, and songs of praise to the Lord were offered. If the Lord can't get the TEMPLE ceremony and covenants right on the first (of second or third) try, why should I believe that anything in the scriptures are correct? The idea was not just to assess the newly restored Temple. Once again, thank you so much for these teaching highlights, the suggested questions and quotes from the talk, as well your overall help in organizing a lesson from the Conference Talks. Why are the temple changes being made (to increase clarity and understanding)? The ongoing Restoration needs ongoing revelation.". 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. Hezekiah had a pretty overwhelming task before him. President Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks Oct. 3, 2021, during the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference, which was held in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Christ comes like a thief (5:2) 9. Make temple covenants your goal and strive to live worthy to enter His holy house. The other half of the choir performed during the Saturday morning session. I don't think the people in Christ's day were ever commanded to build temples. We have to utter it aloud. The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation Whenever any kind of upheaval occurs in . God lives! People of all faiths and perspectives are welcome to engage in civil, respectful discussion about topics related to Mormonism. Everything taught in the temple, through instruction and through the Spirit, increases our understanding of Jesus Christ. The ultimate objective of the gathering of Israelis to bring the blessings of the temple to Gods faithful children. The way that the sacrament was offered to the congregation changed. We are ever moving towards more power and more significant benefit for us all. Around the world, the Discovery Bible Study process has become one of our most useful tools for mission and gospel movement. Attendees walk to 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. 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. Even the best videos turn a group passive, and they slow down participation so as a teacher, I would skip playing media. Increased spiritual power brings with it inspiration from the Holy Ghost, which encourages to return to the temple for greater understanding and spiritual power. Lets take that first step of repairing the door to our hearts. I WO0{KG;]eg 01(3. Second and more importantly, rededication must equal realignment with Christ. President Russell M. Nelson Make Time for the Lord Use of contemporary "we" and parousia expected while some are still alive (4:15) 7. President Russell M. Nelson urges us to make time for the Lord every day (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). 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. Elder Vaiangina Sikahema noted that hundreds and maybe thousands of young missionaries of the church from his native Tonga have been unable to return home at the end of their missionary service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the TBMs in my life hear it and are terrified about the coming perils and are doubling down. The blood was sprinkled to cleanse the nation from their sins. If you were to explain to a friend why going to the temple is so important what would you say? [The Lord] is providing opportunities for each of us to bolster our spiritual foundations more effectively by centering our lives on Him and on the ordinances and covenants of His temple. Now, lets go back to you and me. The Restoration is a process, not an event, and will continue until the Lord comes again. The Second Temple, too, would be destroyed four centuries later on the very same date, the ninth of Av. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/47nelson?lang=eng. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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. hbbd```b`` z ? The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation - President Russell M. Nelson APRIL 2021 TALKS Our Sorrow Shall Be Turned into Joy - Elder S. Mark Palmer The Grave Has No Victory - Reyna I. Aburto I Love to See the Temple - President Henry B. Eyring Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution - President Dallin H. Oaks Echoing previous invitations he has extended since becoming Prophet on January 14, 2018, President Nelson suggested five specific actions that can help maintain positive spiritual momentum. We studied this talk in elders quorum. 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. As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be strengthened by His power. He could have claimed that his relationship with God was strictly personal and stayed tight-lipped about it. 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. What, are you crazy? 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. You have to go inside, sort through the junk, and remove the offending items. Then, as we keep our covenants, He endows us with His healing, strengthening power. Jesus is the Christ! Is there a way to have this delivered to my inbox weekly? Sister Susan H. Porter teaches about how we can feel the Gods love (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Exact time unknown (5:1-2) 8. on The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation, House of Glory: Finding Personal Meaning in the Temple, {REVIEW} The Good and the Beautiful Science: Mammals, MRI / Hearing Screening / Genetic Testing, The Need for a Church The Berning Bunch. Just like major renovations are needed to reinforce the foundation of the Salt Lake Temple to withstand the forces of nature, it is now time to implement extraordinary measures to strengthen personal spiritual foundations. Fifth, follow the current admonitions of the prophet, President Nelson. They werent doing some PBS special about how the Temple got restored where King Hezekiah could say, Hey, look what I have done.. We take ourselves off of the throne and put Christ back into His high place as King of our lives. Please check your information and try again or call us at 1-800-759-0700. God made it possible for you to know. They were set apart by God to do this spiritual act of service. It is the Lord, our Savior Jesus Christ who wants us to come to the temple, to understand what we are being taught, to receive the blessings and power available by keeping the covenants we make, and to return again and again to strengthen ourselves and to offer the blessings of salvation to our family. Some young men are in the third year of their typical two-year service. 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. What is the Spirit prompting you to do without? Where do you even begin? Reopening the Temple Usher in Gods Presence. It might work for a while, but eventually you find yourself unable to keep up. They are meant to help shield and protect imperfect people who are trying their best to become better. Elder Vaiangina Sikahema, a General Authority Seventy, speaks during 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. But I think they have attached personal meaning to the ritual, meaning thats not inherent in the temple. Above all, its the room you hope no guests will ever see, because if they saw your junk, you would likely be embarrassed or ashamed. Invite individuals who feel comfortable to share something they wrote. Hewants you to have spiritual insights and awakenings youve never had before. Likewise, whenever any kind of upheaval occurs in your life, the safest place to be spiritually is living inside your temple covenants! Spend time with Him there. Think for a moment of the second great commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves. 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