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A temple recommend is a symbol of spiritual worthiness, allowing individuals to enter the house of the Lord and participate in sacred ordinances. For all who hold one—including those who cannot attend the temple regularly—it serves as a reminder of our commitment to follow God’s commandments and strengthen our relationship with Him.
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“And that no unclean thing shall be permitted to come into thy house to pollute it.”—Doctrine and Covenants 109:20
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“Your temple recommend reflects a deep, spiritual intent that you are striving to live the laws of the Lord and love what He loves: humility, meekness, steadfastness, charity, courage, compassion, forgiveness, and obedience. And you commit yourself to those standards when you sign your name to that sacred document.”—Ronald A. Rasband
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Living the Principle: Wickedness Never Was Happiness
- Prepare spiritually: Regularly pray, study the scriptures, and attend church meetings to stay aligned with the teachings and commandments of the gospel.
- Maintain personal worthiness: Seek to live a life of honesty, integrity, and repentance, striving to meet the standards set by the Church for temple attendance.
- Regularly renew your recommend: Set a goal to evaluate your spiritual life and always renew your temple recommend before it expires, ensuring you’re always worthy to enter the Lord’s house.
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This Day in Church History
1856: John G. Hafen, later a Utah landscape artist and Salt Lake Temple muralist, is born in Thurgin Canton, Switzerland.
1928: Elaine Low (Jack), later twelfth general president of the Relief Society, is born in Salt Lake City, Utah.
1972: Shawn Paul Bradley, later a professional basketball player, is born in Landsthul, West Germany.
What steps have you found helpful in preparing for and maintaining your temple recommend? Share with us in the comments and check back tomorrow for more inspiration!
Holly Wallace is a writer and storyteller drawn to meaningful questions and overlooked details. Her work explores Latter-day Saint life and culture through faithful inquiry, inviting readers to pause, consider, and engage more deeply with what matters most.
