Standalone doctrinal study — independent of this week's Come Follow Me block.
Today's devotional focuses on the eternal nature and blessings of the new and everlasting covenant of marriage.
The scripture passage we will consider is Doctrine and Covenants 132:19-21. You can find this passage at churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/132?lang=eng#p19.
This section of the Doctrine and Covenants was dictated by the Prophet Joseph Smith on July 12, 1843, in Nauvoo, Illinois. The revelation came in response to Joseph Smith's inquiries to the Lord about the ancient practice of plural marriage by Old Testament prophets like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. While D&C 132 discusses plural marriage, its overarching theme is the doctrine of eternal marriage and the sealing power, outlining basic principles of eternal relationships. This revelation provided foundational teachings about how marriages, when sealed by priesthood authority, could allow individuals to unlock their eternal potential and for families to continue beyond the grave.
Here are two reflective questions on this passage:
1. Doctrine and Covenants 132:19-21 promises "exaltation and glory in all things" and "a fullness and a continuation of the seeds forever and ever" to those who abide in the new and everlasting covenant. What does "abide in my covenant" mean to you in your daily life, and how can you actively strive to do so?
2. The passage states that those who abide in this covenant "shall be gods, because they have no end" and "have all power, and the angels are subject unto them." How does understanding this divine potential influence your commitment to your temple covenants and your efforts to live a Christlike life?
The conditions and blessings outlined in Doctrine and Covenants 132:19-21 emphasize that living true to our temple covenants enables us to receive the highest blessings of eternity, including exaltation and the continuation of our family relationships beyond this life. This passage invites us to consider the profound implications of our covenants and the divine potential available through them. Today, let us focus on diligently honoring our temple covenants by seeking to love and serve our family members with increased patience and charity, thereby building an eternal family unit that reflects the love of God.
The scripture passage we will consider is Doctrine and Covenants 132:19-21. You can find this passage at churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/132?lang=eng#p19.
This section of the Doctrine and Covenants was dictated by the Prophet Joseph Smith on July 12, 1843, in Nauvoo, Illinois. The revelation came in response to Joseph Smith's inquiries to the Lord about the ancient practice of plural marriage by Old Testament prophets like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. While D&C 132 discusses plural marriage, its overarching theme is the doctrine of eternal marriage and the sealing power, outlining basic principles of eternal relationships. This revelation provided foundational teachings about how marriages, when sealed by priesthood authority, could allow individuals to unlock their eternal potential and for families to continue beyond the grave.
Here are two reflective questions on this passage:
1. Doctrine and Covenants 132:19-21 promises "exaltation and glory in all things" and "a fullness and a continuation of the seeds forever and ever" to those who abide in the new and everlasting covenant. What does "abide in my covenant" mean to you in your daily life, and how can you actively strive to do so?
2. The passage states that those who abide in this covenant "shall be gods, because they have no end" and "have all power, and the angels are subject unto them." How does understanding this divine potential influence your commitment to your temple covenants and your efforts to live a Christlike life?
The conditions and blessings outlined in Doctrine and Covenants 132:19-21 emphasize that living true to our temple covenants enables us to receive the highest blessings of eternity, including exaltation and the continuation of our family relationships beyond this life. This passage invites us to consider the profound implications of our covenants and the divine potential available through them. Today, let us focus on diligently honoring our temple covenants by seeking to love and serve our family members with increased patience and charity, thereby building an eternal family unit that reflects the love of God.