New Era, ‘The Temple What It Means To You,’ April 1993;
“Temple ordinances are valid for eternity…
One sweet LDS girl was asked by her father to postpone her marriage in the temple so he could provide a lavish wedding in a large church that all his friends could attend. She said, “Daddy, I can’t do as you ask. I have seen how you and Mom have loved each other, and yet you have not married in the temple. I made up my mind as a little girl that I would be married to my husband for eternity and not just for this life. You have had my whole lifetime to prepare to go to the temple with me, and you have not done so. I’m sorry, but I must do what I believe to be right.”…
Temple ordinances draw us closer to our parents and families…
The only way families may have an eternal relationship is through obedience to the ordinances of the priesthood performed in the temple. Family love grows stronger and petty differences can be resolved as families attend the temple together.” – J. Richard Clarke
Romans 16:17; “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.”
Questions:
1.If the Church is all about families what’s up with this scenario?
2.Why do they blatantly mislead and contradict themselves with no shame?
3.Is this how Jesus operated in life?
In typical Mormon fashion, if you’re not one of them you’re excluded.
This is so true. My son was married in an LDS chapel because he had not been a member long enough to have a temple recommend. A year later they did the wedding in the temple and they did not even want to tell me about it but I figured out what was happening. Temple weddings are so divisive, but so is Mormonism itself.
I can’t count the number of people whom I’ve met that this has happened to. There is nothing godly in this secretive behavior or excluding those who don’t live up to an un-biblical standard you’ve embraced as truth.
The secrets and whispering that goes on in the presence of non-Mormons is shameful. Whenever I was at the homes of some members in my family and they did this, I always left the room and began praying. It’s hard to explain the atmosphere to those who’ve never been through it, but it’s brutal.
Michelle
THE MATH BOOK AND THE BIBLE-BY STEVE FINNELL
It seems odd that people believe the “Math Book” to be inerrant, but question the infallibility of the “Bible” when it does not suit their doctrinal positions.
MATH BOOK: Chapter 2 page 7 Two plus two equals four.
Did you ever hear anyone say Ch 2.7 is not included in some versions of the Math Book, therefore; two plus two does not equal four? No, everyone trusts the Math Book.
BIBLE: Mark 16:16 He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned.
Some believers say this verse is not included in some translations of the Bible; therefore water baptism has nothing to do with your salvation. Leading some to believe the Bible cannot be trusted.
MATH BOOK: Chapter 2 page 7 Two plus two equals four.
What if a math teacher said, “In my opinion two plus two equals seven?” Would you believe that? No, you would believe the Math Book.
BIBLE: 1 Peter 3:21 Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Some preachers say baptism has nothing to do with salvation. I guess the Bible is in error once again.
MATH BOOK: Chapter 2 page 7 Two plus two equals four.
If you looked in the Math Book commentary and it said that two plus two equals four is a mistake; because in the original language it means two alone equals four and the other two was mistranslated. Would you believe the commentary? No, you would believe the Math Book.
BIBLE: Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Some men say that “for” has been mistranslated and should be translated as “because of.” Should you trust what some men say or trust the Bible?
Believers and nonbelievers alike never question that Hannibal crossed the Alps on elephants. No one doubts that George Washington was the first president of the U.S.A. We understand that Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic in three small boats, no question about it. The only proof we have confirming these historical facts are books. We trust history books written by men, however,we doubt the facts recorded in the Bible.
THE MATH BOOK: We trust to be infallible!
THE BIBLE: Many believers say it has been mistranslated; therefore, we can adjust the facts to comply with our doctrinal view.
1 Peter 1:25 But the word of the Lord endures forever….
Can anyone find God’s truth if they believe they are searching for truth in a FUZZY Bible?
(All Scripture quotes from: NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE)
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