Why are Temples Important?

 The Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints is probably most recognized by its beautiful temples worldwide. With currently 138 temples operatings worldwide and dozens more in construction and announced, these Fascinating building are very sacred to us and where we turn to to get away from the “worldly” things and focus on our eternal progression as sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father and uniting our families for eternity. So let me explain further why temples are important and why members are willing to sacrifice so much to go to a temple.

From http://temples.lds.org we learn that “From the days of the Old Testament, the Lord has commanded His people to build temples-sacred structures where He could teach, guide, and bless them. When Jesus was On the earth the only temple was the temple of Herod, which he was found there often

After the rejection and deaths of Jesus’s Apostles, there were no temples on the earth for many centuries. When the gospel of Jesus Christ was restored in the early 1800s, the Lord again commanded His people to build temples (see D&C 88:119; see also section 95).

In the temple we are taught, we make covenants and we are promised blessings. We receive ordinances that allow us to live in the presence of God. Families can be sealed here for all time and eternity in marriage.

Temples are the holiest place on earth where we can go to find comfort, peace, blessings and receive eternal blessing and ordinances that will only bring us closer to our Father in heaven.

I testify that I know this church is true and that the blessings of the temple are real and can change your life forever and ANYONE can receive the blessings of the temple and I invite all who are interested as well.

If you are a non member you can order a free copy of the Book of Mormon and have missionaries deliver it by visiting http://mormon.org/free-book-of-mormon

Featured Photo of San Diego Temple by Jennifer Wyeth- to see more outstanding photography by her, visit http://jenniferwyethphotography.com/

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Follow the commandments and be Blessed

 With recently my wife having our first daughter, I have really seen the Lords hand in all things. All the blessings we have received this far. There have been many trials that both my wife and I had to face, and by enduring to the end, we have been blessed both spiritually and temporally. These blessings are all throughout the scriptures –

” And thus, if ye are faithful ye shall be laden, with honor, and glory, and immortatily, and eternal life” – (D&C 75:5)

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” (3 Nephi 13:33, also Luke 12:31)

I am a first hand witness, and bearer of the divine truth in these messages, and by the power of the Holy Ghost I have seen these promises fulfilled and know that if we all strive for following the commandments given, no matter how hard, we can overcome any troubles we have, have a fullness of joy and eventually have eternal life.

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The New and Everlasting Covenant of Marriage

 After visiting the Salt Lake Temple and Temple Square It really made me realize alot of things.

1.) The Lord blesses us when we do his work

2.) The Lord always holds to his promises and covenants he makes with his people

3.) Marriage and Family is central to Heavenly Father’s plan for us.

This last time I went though the temple with my Wife and I it was at the Salt Lake Temple, and it was a different and very  spirtual experience,more than normal. I’m not sure why but I felt the greatest love I’ve ever felt for her in the Temple, and the rest of the day was filled with such joy and happiness. I truly am happy and lucky to be married to her and to enjoy the rest of my life being the happiest man alive.

Heavenly Father’s plan is for marriage to last forever, not just for our mortal lives. Adam and Eve were married by God before there was any death in the world. They had an eternal marriage.

” Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24)

I will summarize a few things from Gospel Principles: Chapter 38: Eternal Marriage.

Many people think that marriage is only a social trend, just a legal agreement for man and woman to live together. But to me and all other Latter Day Saints it is much, much more. ” Our exaltation depends on marriage, along with other principles and ordinances, such as faith, repentance, baptism, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost.”

Marriage is the most sacred relationsip that exists between a man and a woman. The Lord has said and given us the law of eternal marriage so we can become like Him:

” In the celestial glory there are three heavens or degrees;

And in order to obtain the highest, a man must enter into this order of the priesthood [meaning the new and everlasting covenant of marriage]; ” (D&C 131:1-3)

Both husband and wife are blessed  from eternal marriage. Our marriages will last forever, and death cannot end it. We will experience an outpour of the spirit when we remain worthy and our family relationships can also continue for eternity.

I have been blessed to have been sealed to my wife, and hope someday we all can be, If we are not, strive to get there and always be true to your vows and the Law of Chastity and always love your wife.

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