For those reading who may be unaware, a Temple recommend is a certificate filled out by a local Bishop and Stake President (The church is organized into Wards or Branches which are congregtions presided over by a Bishop or Branch President, and then Stakes which are groups of 8-10 Wards or Branches presided over by a Stake President).
The Bishops and Stake Presidents both interview anyone desiring to attend the temple to ask them if they are living according to the faith before going to patricipate in the teachings and ordinances there. Both have to sign. Without such a recommend, signed by both, a member may not attend.
So, Elsie, why are you so concerned with whether I have a temple recommend or not? What business is it of yours? Most people consider it a private matter between them and God.
As it is, I am more than willing to let you know that, yes, I do have an active Temple Recommend which I use.
I know this is bound to lead to more questions or accusations from you or others...none of which I believe are for the purposes of you actually wanting to know what we believe or why...instead, they are clearly meant to try and catch me or some other LDS member in their words, or in some trap set up by which you can then "expose" us for some kind of heretics in your view.
I will not play that game, other than to say that your methods and tone sound a whole lot like the methods and tone of the Saducees and Pharisees of old. They felt they were so secure in their absolute knowledge of the law of Moses and its precepts, that they never learned that it was actually a pre-cursor and preparatory doctrine for Christ and His atonement, mercy, and love. Instead, they were bent on attacking and exposing herectics so they could exercise their power over them, which had nothing to do with mercy, compassion or love of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Have a good day, Elsie...I hope you are blessed with the Peace of Christ, which passeth all understanding. I am so grateful for that Peace and Spirit in my life and the comfort it imparts no matter what circumstances we face in our daily walk.
Good; as you FINALLY admit to following at least SOME of MORMONism rules and regulations!
I know this is bound to lead to more questions or accusations from you or others...none of which I believe are for the purposes of you actually wanting to know what we believe or why...instead, they are clearly meant to try and catch me or some other LDS member in their words, or in some trap set up by which you can then "expose" us for some kind of heretics in your view.
Of COURSE it is!
Will you 'contend' for your faith or not?
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Temple Recommend Questions
1 Do you have faith in and a testimony of God the Eternal Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost? 2 Do you have a testimony of the Atonement of Christ and of His role as Savior and Redeemer? 3 Do you have a testimony of the restoration of the gospel in these the latter days? 4 Do you sustain the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the Prophet, Seer, and Revelator and as the only person on the earth who possesses and is authorized to exercise all priesthood keys? Do you sustain members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators? Do you sustain the other General Authorities and local authorities of the Church? 5 Do you live the law of chastity? 6 Is there anything in your conduct relating to members of your family that is not in harmony with the teachings of the Church? 7 Do you support, affiliate with, or agree with any group or individual whose teachings or practices are contrary to or oppose those accepted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? 8 Do you strive to keep the covenants you have made, to attend your sacrament and other meetings, and to keep your life in harmony with the laws and commandments of the gospel? 9 Are you honest in your dealings with your fellowmen? 10 Are you a full-tithe payer? 11 Do you keep the Word of Wisdom? 12 Do you have financial or other obligations to a former spouse or children? If yes, are you current in meeting those obligations? 13 If you have previously received your temple endowment: Do you keep the covenants that you made in the temple? Do you wear the garment both night and day as instructed in the endowment and in accordance with the covenant you made in the temple? 14 Have there been any sins or misdeeds in your life that should have been resolved with priesthood authorities but have not been? 15 Do you consider yourself worthy to enter the Lord's house and participate in temple ordinances? |
That's ok, as MormonDude is sitting on the bench, yelling, "Put me in coach!"
Complain about the 'tone' and 'no respect' and ignore theology observations?