Temples Who
Those who attend the temple must be baptized and confirmed members of the Mormon Church. In order to enter the Mormon temple, a member must obtain a temple recommend from his or her bishop. In order to receive a recommend, a member must be approved after an interview conducted by the bishop. During the interview, the bishop will ask the member if he believes in God and Jesus Christ. He will ask him if he is living all of God’s laws, including the word of wisdom, the law of chastity and the law of tithing. If the member is worthy, he receives a temple recommend which allows one to enter into the temple. The recommend itself is a small slip of paper, laminated, with the temple attendee’s information on it (name, signatures of the interviewing authorities, ward and stake information). The temple recommend is renewed every two years, as long as the recommend holder remains worthy.
Most Mormons attend the temple for the first time before they are married or before they serve a mission for the Church. Only those with a temple recommend are allowed in the temple. Most attendees are adults; however, children are allowed in the temple in order to be sealed to their parents. Any Mormon with a recommend, despite social class or church office, can attend the temple. Spouses are encouraged to attend the temple together.
At many temples, there is a visitors’ center located on the temple grounds where anyone can visit and learn more about the temple and Mormonism. Also, a few months before a new temple is dedicated, the general public is allowed to tour the temple. Otherwise, the Mormon temple is closed to those not of the Mormon faith.
July 11th, 2010 at 2:50 am
hi, can you explain to me the law tithing as i dont understand what this means thankyou
July 16th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
The Law of Tithing has been part of the gospel since ancient times. Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek. To “tithe” means to give the first one tenth of your increase to the Lord, or to His Church that administrates His kingdom on earth. Mormons pay one tenth of their income. Not too long ago and back into ancient times when people traded goods, they donated crops and livestock. Now we give money. The Lord has promised to bless us when we pay an honest tithe:
“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it” (Malachi 3:10).
September 27th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
We have modern prophets who receive revelation on these questions. Joseph Smith received a revelation (recorded in Doctrine and Covenants Section 27) that it didn’t matter whether he used wine or water for the sacrament, but that he should not buy wine from his enemies (also a Jewish practice). The Word of Wisdom (received by revelation) is the Mormon health law and forbids the use of alcohol. To be temple worthy, Mormons must follow the Word of Wisdom.
November 21st, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Is it possible for a person to visit a Chuch of Latter Day Sanits or are all Mormon churches of limites to the public. We do not have a Temple in our town, only Churches and I am doing a school project and my subject is the Mormon religion. I would like to visit one of our local churches if possible.
November 21st, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Anyone is welcome to attend a meeting at a Mormon Church meetinghouse. The meetinghouse near you should have a sign that reads…”The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…Visitors Welcome.” To see what you should expect from the meeting go to the website MormonsMadeSimple — http://www.mormonsmadesimple.com/watch/attendingchurch.php
July 16th, 2011 at 2:46 am
I belong to the Mormon faith in Nigeria. I wish to add to the respond about tithing.
Tithing is a commandment from God for man. In reality it may be likened to insurance you pay to an insurance firm on an asset. When we obey this commandment by paying our honest tithe (10% of our earning) to move forward the work of God on earth, we are insuring our life as we would our valuable asset/s.
Put differently: “we are making God’s business our business. When we make God’s business our business, God will make our business his business” I leave it to us to immagine what our life will become when God make our business his business.
Thank you
Stoic V.I.O. Nsunwara
September 28th, 2011 at 4:39 am
Hi, I have been reading as much information about the Morman church as I can each day. My query at this time is regarding tithing. I am a born again christian looking for that which is missing in my life. In the covenant with God ‘OT’ tithing is mentioned, however in the ‘NT’ the covenant with Jesus Christ, there is no mention of tithing…When tithing is given, who is the recipient? Is it as in the catholic church, and others, where perhap a small amount goes to help others, with the remainder going to the pasters etc? With most other churches I have noticed that the priests etc live quiet well off the proceeds of tithes received from members. If one is living off welfare or of low income, how can they afford to tithe? in most instances these people can barely afford to buy what is needed to live from week to week let alone to tithe…I don’t believe the poor should give so the rich get richer..To use tithing to help those in need, whatever that may be, is what I believe our Lord would favour more, not taking off those that at times cannot even afford to eat as they need..While I find myself hungry for more information on the Morman church, (love God with passion) I have a problem with all the extra’s..Jesus led a simple life going without to spread His Word, how is it that the church, while having strong faith etc does not live as Christ did? I ask in love of our Lord.
September 29th, 2011 at 9:18 am
My question is the mark of kane. Are African Americans not allowed in the temple because they are decenents of Satian? I want the truth I dont want you to beat around the bush on this topic of my choice.
September 30th, 2011 at 11:22 am
I don’t know where you got this idea. African Americans are welcome in the temple, as are worthy members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of all races.
September 30th, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Thank you for this question Gabrielle. Actually, the early followers of Jesus Christ shortly after His resurrection, went farther than to pay tithes to the church — they had all things in common, and gave all they had. The principle of tithing was given again through modern prophets. Sometimes it is difficult for the poor, but they are urged to be obedient in order for the Lord to open the heavens and pour out a blessing upon them. This is a guarantee for those who keep the law of tithing, and there are thousands of stories available from those who have experienced God’s help after being obedient to this law.
For those who are struggling financially, the LDS Church has an amazing welfare program. The welfare program is supported by “fast offerings” from the members. Members fast for two meals one Sunday each month, and then they donate at least the cost of those meals to the Church for the benefit of the poor and needy.
October 24th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
Any worthy member, of any race, can go in the temple.
January 12th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
do you believe in GOD
February 21st, 2012 at 7:43 am
Absolutely!