The Selflessness Of Temple Work

Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord. -- EPHESIANS 2:19-21

Vicarious temple work for the dead more nearly approaches the vicarious sacrifice of the Savior Himself than any other work of which I know. No one comes with any expectation of thanks for the work which he or she does. It is given with love, without hope of compensation, or repayment. What a glorious principle!

Gospel Introduction's Historical Setting #5

Approximately four hundred years before the birth of Christ, Malachi spoke for the Lord.

Gospel Introduction's Historical Setting #4

Malachi 3:8-10

The disobedient kingdom of Judah had neglected to pay tithes and offerings to the Lord.

The Past, Present, And Future

"Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness." - DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS 58:27

How glorious is the past of this great cause. It is filled with heroism, courage, boldness, and faith.

How wondrous is the present as we move forward to bless the lives of people wherever they will hearken to the message of the servants of the Lord.

How magnificent will be the future as the Almighty rolls on His glorious work, touching for good all who will accept and live His gospel, and even reaching to the eternal blessing of His sons and daughters of all generations through the selfless work of those whose hearts are filled with love for the Redeemer of the world.

Your Best Self

Do all things . . . that ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.

PHILIPPIANS 2:14-15

Keep faith with the best that is in you. Your own constant self-improvement will become as a polar star to those with whom you associate. They will remember longer what they saw in you than what they heard from you. Your attitude, your point of view can make such a tremendous difference.

Gospel Introduction's Historical Setting #3

In the eighth century b.c. Amos taught this truth while prophesying against the sins of Israel.

Gospel Introduction's Historical Setting #2

Daniel 2:44-45

After the wise men of the kingdom failed to interpret the meaning of the king's dream, Daniel was asked to interpret it.