With celestial sight, trials impossible to change become possible to endure.
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The temple is the house of the Lord. The basis for every temple ordinance and covenant…is the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Every activity, every lesson, all we do in the Church, point to the Lord and His holy house.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of the temple in religious practice, highlighting the foundational role of the Atonement of Jesus Christ in all temple-related activities.
Russell M. Nelson's quote reflects the centrality of the temple within the faith, portraying it not just as a physical structure but as a spiritual sanctuary that embodies the principles of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. He suggests that all church activities, teachings, and ordinances are interconnected and ultimately direct followers' focus towards the divine presence represented in the temple, emphasizing its importance as a place of worship and spiritual growth.
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TempleAtonementJesus ChristChurchSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about the significance of the temple in our spiritual lives.
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