Mormon Church Temples

One of the main characteristics of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church) is the work performed in the holy temples. This work really sets apart the Mormon Church from every other religion on the face of the earth.

“The temple is a place of instruction where profound truths pertaining to the Kingdom of God are unfolded. It is a place of peace where minds can be centered upon things of the spirit and the worries of the world can be laid aside. In the temple we take covenants to obey the laws of God, and promises are made to us, conditioned always on our faithfulness, which extend into eternity” (The Priesthood and You, Melchizedek Priesthood Lessons—1966, Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1966, p. 293).

In the Mormon temples faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints perform ordinances essential to the salvation of mankind and enter into covenants with the Lord. The temple has been likened to a school where mortals learn about sacred and eternal things. The temple can be considered as a presentation, in figurative terms, of the pattern and journey of life on earth. In the Mormon temple, holy truths are taught and solemn covenants are made not only by the individual members on their own behalf, but also on behalf of others who have died. However, nobody will be forced to accept this service.

This may seem to some like an imposition, but it’s important to remember that this service in favor of people who already left this earth can be compared to the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Truly, Christ offered His sacrifice for all, even for those who will reject His offer. Similarly, those who had died, have always the choice in the spirit world to accept or reject the work performed in their favor in the temple.

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