Relief Society Lesson

Temple Worship: The Source of Strength and Power in Times of Need
Elder Richard G. Scott

When we keep the temple covenants we have mad and when we live righteously..., we have no reason to worry or to feel despondent.

Sister Graff gave a great lesson on Temple Worship in Relief Society! From Elder Richard G. Scott's talk found in the May Ensign, we see how important temple work is. The blessings that we receive from our own endowments are immeasurable.
"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]; And if he does not, he cannot obtain it. He may enter into the other, but that is the end of his kingdom; he cannot have an increase."
What is more important than temple work?
"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 intererupt 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 Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said that his regular pattern of temple attendance has changed his life profoundly. He also says, "What activity could have a greater impact and provide more joy and profound happiness for a couple than worshipping together in the temple?"

What a great lesson! There is so much more that was discussed in Relief Society, thanks to 7 other sisters who talked about personal experiences relating to temple work.

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