Latter-day Saints cherish its teachings and engage in a lifelong study of its divine wisdom. Moreover, during worship services the Bible is pondered and discussed.
According to Church apostle M. On the contrary, it expands, extends, and exalts it. Temples existed throughout Biblical times. These buildings were considered the house of the Lord see 2 Chronicles Latter-day Saint temples are likewise considered houses of the Lord by Church members. In temples, members of the Church make covenants with God to live a virtuous and faithful life.
They also offer sacraments on behalf of their deceased ancestors. Mormon temples are also used to perform marriage ceremonies that promise the faithful eternal life with their families.
For members of the Church family is of central importance. The Church is governed today by apostles, reflecting the way Jesus organized His Church in biblical times.
Three apostles constitute the First Presidency consisting of the president or prophet of the Church and his two counselors , and, together with the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles , they have responsibility for leading the Church worldwide and serving as special witnesses of the Lord Jesus Christ. Each is accepted by Church members in a prophetic role corresponding to the apostles in the Bible. When Latter-day Saints speak to God, they call it prayer.
When God responds through the influence of the Holy Spirit, members refer to this as revelation. Revelation , in its broad meaning, is divine guidance or inspiration; it is the communication of truth and knowledge from God to His children on earth, suited to their language and understanding.
It simply means to uncover something not yet known. Most often, revelation unfolds as an ongoing, prayerful dialogue with God: A problem arises, its dimensions are studied out, a question is asked, and if we have sufficient faith, God leads us to answers, either partial or full.
Though ultimately a spiritual experience, revelation also requires careful thought. God does not simply hand down information. He expects us to figure things out through prayerful searching and sound thinking. The First Presidency consisting of the president or prophet of the Church and his two counselors and members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles receive inspiration to guide the Church as a whole.
Individuals are also inspired with revelation regarding how to conduct their lives and help serve others. All women are daughters of a loving Heavenly Father. Women and men are equal in the sight of God. In the family, a wife and a husband form an equal partnership in leading and raising a family. While worthy men hold the priesthood, worthy women serve as leaders, counselors, missionaries, teachers, and in many other responsibilities— they routinely preach from the pulpit and lead congregational prayers in worship services.
They serve both in the Church and in their local communities and contribute to the world as leaders in a variety of professions. Their vital and unique contribution to raising children is considered an important responsibility and a special privilege of equal importance to priesthood responsibilities.
Latter-day Saints believe that God wants us to become like Him. But this teaching is often misrepresented by those who caricature the faith.
Through following Christ's teachings, Latter-day Saints believe all people can become "partakers of the divine nature" 2 Peter This idea is not taught in Latter-day Saint scripture, nor is it a doctrine of the Church. This misunderstanding stems from speculative comments unreflective of scriptural doctrine.
Mormons believe that we are all sons and daughters of God and that all of us have the potential to grow during and after this life to become like our Heavenly Father see Romans In our world of diverse religious observance, many people of faith wear special clothing as a reminder of sacred beliefs and commitments.
This has been a common practice throughout history. These garments are simple, white underclothing composed of two pieces: a top piece similar to a T-shirt and a bottom piece similar to shorts. Not unlike the Jewish tallit katan prayer shawl , these garments are worn underneath regular clothes. Temple garments serve as a personal reminder of covenants made with God to lead good, honorable, Christlike lives.
The wearing of temple garments is an outward expression of an inward commitment to follow the Savior. Biblical scripture contains many references to the wearing of special garments. In the Old Testament the Israelites are specifically instructed to turn their garments into personal reminders of their covenants with God see Numbers Indeed, for some, religious clothing has always been an important part of integrating worship with daily living.
The Mormon church is actually a corporate conglomerate. Behind the religious front are dozens of companies earning hundreds of millions of d The Trinity in the Book of Mormon.
Why do Mormons Believe in Polygamy? Mormons believe that Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism, received a revelation from God in which he was commanded to practice polygam The Strengthening Church Members Committee. Cult Characteristics According to Steven Hassan.
Elder Holland discussed doctrines and principles that members of the Church are frequently asked to explain. For example, he answered the question:. God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ are separate and distinct beings with glorified bodies of flesh and bone.
They are most assuredly much more alike than They are different in all the ways that I have just said, but They are separate and distinct beings, as all fathers and sons are.
In this matter we differ from traditional creedal Christianity, but we do feel we agree with the New Testament. We believe that God loves all His children and that He would never leave them for long without the instrumentality of prophets and apostles, authorized agents of His guidance and direction. The Book of Mormon and other canonized scripture, as well as the role of living oracles, witnesses to the fact that God continues to speak.
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