The Law of Consecration | Covenants in the LDS Temple Endowment
In the Latter-day Saint temple endowment, members covenant to keep the law of consecration, which means dedicating their time, talents, and everything with which the Lord has blessed them to building up Jesus Christ’s Church on the earth. In the earliest days of the Church, living the Law of Consecration entailed participating in the United Order and giving all your property to the Church for distribution. While today we don’t participate in the United Order, the Law of Consecration is still in full effect and asks us to be willing to give everything to the Lord and His kingdom.
There are often questions about how the early Saints lived the Law of Consecration versus how we live it now. Many are also curious about the difference between the Law of Sacrifice and the Law of Consecration, since both seem to be about giving things up. In today’s video, we’ll briefly go over the history of the Law of Consecration, how it applies to us today, and how it differs from the Law of Sacrifice.
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Contents
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - The History of the Law of Consecration
02:37 - How to Live the Law of Consecration Today
04:42 - Why We Live the Law of Consecration
05:32 - The Difference Between the Law of Sacrifice and the Law of Consecration
07:23 - Conclusion
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Blog Post/Transcript
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Further Reading/Sources
Neal A. Maxwell, “Consecrate Thy Performance,” General Conference April 2002.
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Anthony Sweat, “The Unfolding Restoration Lesson 1: The Law of Consecration,” Doctrine and Covenants Central Video (May 22, 2021).
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Casey Paul Griffiths, “What Was Consecration? (D&C 41-44)” Doctrine and Covenants Central Video (April 11, 2021).
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Bruce R. McConkie, “Obedience, Consecration, and Sacrifice,” General Conference April 1975.
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Victor L. Brown, “The Law of Consecration,” BYU Speeches (November 7, 1976).
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D. Todd Christofferson, “Reflections on a Consecrated Life,” General Conference October 2010.
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Frank W. Hirschi, “Law of Consecration,” in Encyclopedia of Mormonism, ed. Daniel H. Ludlow (New York, NY: Macmillan, 1992).
eom.byu.edu/index.php/Consecr...
Scott Woodward, “Doctrine and Covenants 41 & 42,” Doctrine and Covenants Central Video (April 20, 2021).
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Another fantastic video!!! Thank you!!
Thanks again!
Thank you sister . You have answered questions that I have had do some time.
I loved the connection to the first two great commandments! Each of your videos has been respectful, reverent, and informative. And you are so articulate! Thank you for this content!
Outstanding....!!! Really appreciate your explanation...Thankyou
Well done! Excellent presentation.
Thank you so much for shedding the light on temple worship in such a detailed, illustrative and academic way! I love your channel. Even the missionaries haven't given me so much knowledge as you.
"When Brigham Young proposed it to the brethren at Winter Quarters, he could not move them; only one or two of the apostles would listen to him. The rest announced their intention to follow their own plans and get rich." Hugh Nibley "Approaching Zion" Page 469. What he did not discuss is why the brethren robbed the Bishops storehouse in their efforts to get rich and gave themselves waivers from paying tithing. Elder Bednar was right when he discussed us being the last wagon in this contemporary wagon train and boy are we dealing with a lot of messes made by the previous generations.
Interest or increase?? At 2:50
So basically you give up everything and all other pursuits come secondary to the requirements of the church. I can guarantee that this will not lead to happiness at all
Its hard to feast on the knowledge that your sharing when your speaking 1,000 words an hour, slow down.
@PetBunnyDebbie
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I always use the subtitles when I can. That way, no matter what I watch, I don't miss anything.
@BeeDub57
10 ай бұрын
Go to Settings and change the Playback Speed if you need to.
The Mormon religion is emerged in the Old Testament. They still live by the law, after Jesus was sacrificed the law changed and Jesus was sufficient, no need for so many covenants and laws. Peter explains this very well. 2 Peter 1:3-4 His (God's) divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. We just need personal faith and to activate God's promises and all else will follow.
@1zcott
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Hollaye, nicely put, but not completely true. The Lord has commanded that we enter into holy covenants with God in his temple and live by them in order to inherit eternal life as revealed by the Prophet Joseph Smith. Contact the missionaries to learn more. The cannon of modern-day revelation found exclusively in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints makes all the difference. Now you know.
@lindamartinez7006
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Holly after Jesus death the apostles still went to the temple . Why is Jesus coming back to his temple in Jerusalem then to be built ? We still need temples . We just do not do animal sacrifices . We now do a broken heart and a contrite spirit . We still learn a lot in temples . The temple is the Lords House . Always will be .
@katem6673
Ай бұрын
@@1zcott Yes but you are following a man who married young underage girls and threatened them and their families eternal salvation if they didn't. Today no one would follow a man who did this. Joseph Smith declared himself a prophet.
Please stop using the term LDS as the prophet has asked.
@br5339
2 жыл бұрын
Let’s not police…not really our job. She did a wonderful job and your comment isn’t very grateful.
@ashledashnaw2575
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@@br5339 she's right though. We are supposed to refer to ourselves as members of the church of Jesus Christ and latter saints. If we don't do so, we are against the prophets words which is God's words.
@rpatrickyoung7537
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@@ashledashnaw2575 Stay calm and don't forget your many blessings
@rpatrickyoung7537
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It is comforting to know you are their to guide all of us..
@troymitchell1747
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We can use LDS. Just not Mormon. Come on. These videos are really great.