Choice 3. Read Obadiah 1:17, 21; Doctrine and Covenants 128:5, 15; institute student manual Points to Ponder, “Saviors on Mount Zion” (pg. 259); Bible Dictionary, “Obadiah” (pg. 739).
Explain in a paragraph or two what is taught in these references. In what ways does the temple deliver the faithful? How does the temple represent holiness?
In Obadiah we are told we can become "saviors on Mount Zion." This means that we are to live our life righteously so we can perform ordinances for those that have passed before us. Joseph Smith told us to become a savior we need to: build temples, erect baptismal fonts, perform baptisms, confirmations, washings, anointings, and sealings to those that have died before they were able to receive these ordinances themselves.
This is the purpose for temples and why we need to go and do these lifesaving ordinances for them. We need to work hard to find our family and perform their work so that they can be resurrected and exalted to thrones of glory. Temples are sacred, with sacred works performed there, and is the Saviors house. This is what makes it holy and so very special. I love the temple and the feelings I get from attending. There is no mistaking the Spirit that roams it's halls and the love our Savior has for us.
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