"Temple mirrors of eternity remind us that each human being has “divine nature and destiny”; that “sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally”; and that, growing together in love and faithfulness, we can give children roots and wings."(Gerrit W. Gong, Quorum of the Seventy, "Temple Mirrors of Eternity: A Testimony of Family", October 2010 General Conference)
"The temple is truly a place where you are 'in the world and not of the world.' When you are troubled and have crucial decisions that weigh heavily on your mind and soul, you can take your cares to the temple and receive spiritual guidance." (Elder Robert D. Hales, "Blessings of the Temple", October 2009 Ensign Magazine)
"The temple is a sacred edifice, a holy place, where essential saving ceremonies and ordinances are performed to prepare us for exaltation. It is important that we gain a sure knowledge that our preparation to enter the holy house and that our participation in these ceremonies and covenants are some of the most significant events we will experience in our mortal lives." (Elder Robert D. Hales, "Blessings of the Temple, " October 2009 Ensign Magazine)
"I have seen that many times individuals have made great sacrifices to go to a distant temple. But when a temple is built close by, within a short time, many do not visit it regularly. I have a suggestion: When a temple is conveniently nearby, small things may interrupt your plans to go to the temple. Set specific goals, considering your circumstances, of when you can and will participate in temple ordinances. Then do not allow anything to interfere with that plan. This pattern will guarantee that those who live in the shadow of a temple will be as blessed as are those who plan far ahead and make a long trip to the temple." (Elder Richard G. Scott, April 2009 General Conference, "Temple Worship: The Source of Strength and Power in Times of Need")
"In addition to temples, surely another holy place on earth ought to be our homes. The feelings of holiness in my home prepared me for feelings of holiness in the temple." (Elder James E. Faust, www.ldschurchtemples.com)
"I know your lives are busy. I know that you have much to do. But I make you a promise that if you will go to the house of the Lord, you will be blessed; life will be better for you." (President Gordon B. Hinckley, www.ldschurchtemples.com)
"At the temple the dust of distraction seems to settle out, the fog and the haze seem to lift, and we can 'see' things that we were not able to see before and find a way through our troubles that we had not previously known." (Elder Boyd K. Packer, www.ldschurchtemples.com)
"In addition to temples, surely another holy place on earth ought to be our homes. The feelings of holiness in my home prepared me for feelings of holiness in the temple." (Elder James E. Faust, www.ldschurchtemples.com)
“Worthiness to hold a temple recommend gives us the strength
to keep our temple covenant. How do we personally gain that strength? We strive
to obtain a testimony of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Ghost, the
reality of the Atonement, and the truthfulness of the Prophet Joseph Smith and
the Restoration. We sustain our leaders, treat our families with kindness,
stand as a witness of the Lord’s true Church, attend our Church meetings, honor
our covenants, fulfill parental obligations, and live a virtuous life. You may
say that sounds like just being a faithful Latter-day Saint! You are right. The
standard for temple recommend holders is not too high for us to achieve. It is
simply to faithfully live the gospel and follow the prophets.” (Elder Robert D. Hales, April 2012 General Conference, "Coming to Ourselves: The Sacrament, the Temple, and Sacrifice in Service")
"In addition to temples, surely another holy place on earth ought to be our homes. The feelings of holiness in my home prepared me for feelings of holiness in the temple."
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