The Atonement

“If we were to let our thoughts be drawn out toward the heavens enough to transcend, even temporarily, the strains and limitations of daily life, we would be likely to hear the promptings of him who overcame all things, assuring us that the promise is true: He will, as an act of mercy, cause the circumstances of our lives to be for our ultimate blessing, if only we love him with all our hearts”
-Bruce C. Hafen

 “It was for our sake that perfectly remarkable Jesus was perfectly consecrated. Jesus let His own will be totally ‘swallowed up in the will of the Father.’ If you and I would come unto Jesus, we must likewise yield to God, holding nothing back. Then other soaring promises await!”
-Elder Neal A. Maxwell

"And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.

"And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities."

-Alma 7:11-12

For the whole talk, go here.

Temples

The October 2010 issue of the Ensign

SPECIAL ISSUE:

Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Jesus Christ said, "I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."

John 8:12

In the house of the Lord, we feel the influence of the Holy Ghost and draw  nearer to God, our Eternal Father, and to His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ.

The temple is literally the house of the Lord. It is a place where God instructs His children and prepare them to return to His presence. It is a place where we are united as families and taught the ways of the Lord.

"The temple was a place of learning for the Savior when He was on the earth; it was very much a part of His life. Temple blessings are available once again in our day."

James E. Faust

"By identifying our ancestors and performing for them the saving ordinances they could not themselves perform, we are testifying of the infinite reach of the Atonement of Jesus Christ"

D. Todd Christofferson

"The process of taking upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ that is commenced in the waters of baptism is continued and enlarged in the house of the Lord....In the ordinances of the holy temple we more completely and fully take upon us the name of Jesus Christ."

David A. Bednar

"In its gleaming flory, the temple seems to beckon to each who views its splendor, 'Come! Come to the house of the Lord. Here is found rest for the weary and peace for the soul.'...The [temple] prepares all who enter to return homeward--homeward to heaven, homeward to family, homeward to God"

Thomas S. Monson

Note: All of these things are quoted in the October 2010 issue of the Ensign.

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