2:21-22; 1 Peter 2:4-5). President Nelson makes a distinction between covenants and core gospel truths vs. methods and procedures. I think this talk was a mess from top to bottom. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland teaches us how to live the two great commandments: to love God and our neighbor (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). President Nelson presents what to me seems like an eternal round: We attend the temple and receive greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ. We will NEED the Saviors power to weather the storms that are ahead. Everything taught in the temple, through instruction and through the Spirit, increases our understanding of Jesus Christ. 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. Elder Dale G. Renlund teaches how to abolish contention and enmity and establish unity and peace through the love of God (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Increased spiritual power brings with it inspiration from the Holy Ghost, which encourages to return to the temple for greater understanding and spiritual power. His essential ordinances bind us to Him through sacred priesthood covenants. "Temple ordinances and covenants are ancient." 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. Reopening the Temple Usher in Gods Presence. Hezekiah had a pretty overwhelming task before him. This is His Church, restored to help you fulfill your divine destiny. Every participating choir member is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and had been recently tested. We attend the temple and receive greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ. In seeking how to accomplish that objective more effectively, the Lord reveals more insights. You havent even really taken inventory. When storms of life come your way, you'll be grounded in biblical truths and remain steady as a rock in your moral beliefs. In like manner, it is now time that we each implement extraordinary measuresperhaps measures we have never taken beforeto strengthen ourpersonal spiritualfoundations. 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. I think the example of the sacrament that he gives is disingenuous. 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. Attending the temple and keeping the covenants we make there blesses us with greater understanding of Christ and increases our spiritual power. I thought you would appreciate seeing what my wife Wendy and I saw. He really thinks that it is wonderful, deep and brings us to Christ. Now, lets go back to you and me. Hello! Any other books about the temple you would recommend? We have been promised that if [we] are prepared [we] shall not fear.This assurance has profound implications today. 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. Fire all those who disagree with you and hire only those who agree with you? The items that remain must be repaired, organized neatly, and ready for use. When renovations on the Salt Lake Temple are completed, there will be no safer place during an earthquake in the Salt Lake Valley than inside the temple. It allows the Mormon sealings to be held hostage to the same standards. This suggests that we have work to do to change our hearts and to become unified as the Saviors true disciples. 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. I stand firm and immovable against the storms of adversity. However, I definitely have two places that I want to examine and improve: I love you, dear brothers and sisters. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during 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. Its a kingdom you cant see with your eyes because its a supernatural kingdom. Elder Dale G. Renlund, 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 191st Semiannual General Conference in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Thus, in the house of the Lord, we can make the same covenants with God that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob made. After the offerings were finished, everyone in that assembly bowed before God and continued in praise and worship (verses 25-30). The opening prayer was provided by Elder David F. Evans, who was released Saturday as a General Authority Seventy. This talk is no exception. What are your favorite ways to reinforce your gospel understanding? I don't think the above paragraph constitutes pure truth. The idea was not just to assess the newly restored Temple. But thats the place you store stuff that you might not want people to see. The reduced number of singers is designed to create physical distancing, said President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, who conducted the session. 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. It can be harmful to the Lords latter-day work, and it can be harmful to the individual. 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. President Lee said: The principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ are divine. 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.. Keep in mind that the Lord said it is of like importance to the first great commandment, which is to love God with all our heart and soul. (Do Unto Others Mark E. Petersen, April 1977 General Conference). Its an important sound bite to be aware of: Current adjustments in temple procedures, and others that will follow, are continuing evidence that the Lord is actively directing His Church., He also says, Under the Lords direction and in answer to our prayers, recent procedural adjustments have been made. 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. Copyright 2021 Elizabeth Burr Press J to jump to the feed. The Temple And Your Spiritual Foundation|A Talk By: President Russel M. Nelson 4,298 views Oct 20, 2021 #Faith #JesusChrist #AmazingGrace #PresidentRusselM .Nelson #ActInFaith #LeadAndGuide. The takeaway for me is that the Restoration is a process because WE are a process, and more fullness comes as we can handle it. [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. This button displays the currently selected search type. Full text of President Russell M. Nelsons talk can be found HERE. If we have experienced a radical rededication to our Savior, then we need to proclaim it loudly and joyously as Hezekiah did. Sister Sharon Eubank talks about the Churchs humanitarian aid efforts and how we can serve others and help the poor (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Everything we believe and every promise God has made to His covenant people come together in the temple. Ponder these three truths: The Restoration is a process, not an event, and will continue until the Lord comes again. Then, as we keep our covenants, He endows us withHishealing, strengthening power. [] The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation by President Russell M. Nelson []. Variety of Temple Worship And recognize that when you meet resistance it simply means that the adversary knows the good that is about to come of it. Elder Ulisses Soares teaches how we can follow the Saviors example of compassion (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). I don't think we make the same covenants with God that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob made (see below). And heres why. Well, we can scratch senility off the list, because you are too young to have to worry about dementia. I am talking about Jesus Christ, and He knows just how to clean out our temples (see Heb. 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. If you have made temple covenants, seek prayerfully and consistently to understand temple covenants and ordinances. President Nelson invites us to have a personal, meaningful relationship with the Savior Jesus Christ almost every General Conference talk its one of my favorite topics: 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. Relief Society General President Jean B. Bingham said the closing prayer. 27 Feb 2023 20:23:29 Jesus is the Christ! "Temple ordinances and covenants are ancient. President Russell M. Nelson teaches about how the temple can help us reinforce our spiritual foundations (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). In every age, the temple has underscored the precious truth that those who make covenants with God and keep them are children of the covenant. As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be strengthened by His power. 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