" A House unto My Name "
The purpose of missionary work is defined as inviting “others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.”...Can you even begin to fathom the extraordinary outpouring of atoning grace that will be ours, individually and collectively, according to the Savior’s promise to all who bear testimony in the process of inviting souls to come unto Him—and then following up on those invitations?
- M. Russell Ballard, Following Up
Inviting Others to "Come and See"
The Lord trusts His true disciples. He sends prepared people to His prepared servants... You will be His disciple 24 hours a day in every situation…That is the mark of every person who is bold and effective in sharing the gospel... you will feel yourself drawing closer to your Heavenly Father, and you will feel the cleansing and the forgiveness the Savior promises His faithful witnesses. And you will feel His approval, knowing you have done what He asked of you, because He loves you and trusts you.
- President Henry B. Eyring, A Child and a Disciple
Standing by Our Promises and Covenants
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Jesus Christ invites us to become, like Him, a good Samaritan, to make His Inn (His Church) a refuge for all from life’s bruises and storms…He entreats us to make His Inn a place of grace and space, where each can gather, with room for all. As disciples of Jesus Christ, all are equal, with no second-class groups. All are welcome to attend sacrament meetings, other Sunday meetings, and social events… As we create room in His Inn, welcoming all, our Good Samaritan can heal us on our dusty mortal roads.
- Gerrit W. Gong, Room in the Inn
Inviting Others to "Come and Stay"
Refuge from the storm - Elder Patrick Kearon
We do not build or enter holy temples solely to have a memorable individual or family experience. Rather, the covenants received and the ordinances performed in temples are essential to the sanctifying of our hearts and for the ultimate exaltation of God’s sons and daughters…The most sacred covenants and priesthood ordinances are received only in a temple—the house of the Lord…Ordinances that are received worthily and remembered continually open the heavenly channels through which the power of godliness can flow into our lives.
- David A. Bednar, “Let This House Be Built unto My Name”
Teachings of Mormon Prophet - Joseph Smith: Temple Ordinances
When circumstances beyond our control prevent us from fulfilling the righteous desires of our hearts, the Lord will compensate in ways that allow us to receive His promised blessings…Receiving these compensating blessings comes with certain conditions. The Lord asks us to do “all we can” and to “offer [our] whole souls as an offering unto him.” This requires a deep desire, a sincere and faithful heart, and our utmost diligence in keeping His commandments and aligning our will with His. When our earnest efforts fall short of our aspirations...the Lord still accepts the desires of our hearts as a worthy offering.
- Gérald Caussé, Compensating Blessings
No Blessings Denied the Faithful
Blessed and Happy Are Those Who Keep the Commandments of God
New members of the Church, have you heard of patriarchal blessings?…Your patriarchal blessing is a message from your Heavenly Father and will likely include promises and inspired counsel to guide you throughout your life. A patriarchal blessing is not going to map out your life or answer all your questions…Heavenly Father and His Beloved and Only Begotten Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, live. They love us. Patriarchal blessings are sacred gifts from Them. When you receive your blessing, you will realize and feel how They love you and how They focus on you individually.
- Kazuhiko Yamashita, When to Receive Your Patriarchal Blessing
What is a Latter-day Saint "Patriarchal Blessing"? Ep. 123
Patriarchal Blessings Contain Life Warnings
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