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February 22, 2012

I would hope that we might go to the house of the Lord a little more frequently.... Most of our temples could be much busier than they are. In this noisy, bustling, competitive world, what a privilege it is to have a sacred house where we may experience the sanctifying influence of the Spirit of the Lord. The element of selfishness crowds in upon us constantly. We need to overcome it, and there is no better way than to go to the house of the Lord and there serve in a vicarious relationship in behalf of those who are beyond the veil of death.

President Gordon B. Hinckley, October 2004

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Temples are the most sacred places of worship on earth where sacred ordinances are performed—ordinances which pertain to salvation and exaltation in the kingdom of God. Each one is literally a house of the Lord ... David Haight

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" The "Arise and Shine Forth" [2012 Mutual Theme] is an invitation to the youth of the Church to be proud of their identity. It invites them to not hide under a bushel but to let their light shine; the world right now needs their light. That light is their testimony."

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12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

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