standing-in-holy-places

The speaker addresses a global audience, expressing joy and responsibility in addressing them.
Affection towards the audience is shared with respect and appreciation.
Highlights the challenges of modern life: - Overwhelming influx of unwanted information. - The necessity of finding personal peace and breathing space.

Emphasizes the need to rise above negativity and evil influences in our lives.
Quote from the Lord:
- "It is my will that all they who call on my name and worship me according to my everlasting gospel should gather together and stand in holy places."
Acknowledges the prevalence of unholy experiences in daily life.
Encouragement for individuals to spend more time in holy places.

The most sacred places are the temples: - They provide a unique feeling of sacred comfort. - Emphasis on being worthy to bring families to the temple for eternal sealing.
Importance of genealogy:
- Search for the records of kindred dead to be sealed in the temple. - Striving for holiness by being examples of faith and purity.
Definition of holiness: - Comes from faith and obedience to God's laws and purifies the heart. - When holiness is achieved, there is an intuitive understanding of right and wrong.

Holiness can guide individuals in silence, encouraging goodness and reproving wrongdoings.
Historical reference: - President Brigham Young on "holiness to the Lord": - Life shaped by "equity, justice, mercy, and uprightness" leading to spiritual preservation.
Personal anecdote: - A grandson's experience at the Manhattan temple emphasizes the sacredness felt even amidst chaos.

Comparison of worldly noise to the peace found in sacred places: - Teaching from President Gordon B. Hinckley on the need for a respite from the world. - Reference to Joseph Smith's dedication prayer emphasizing reverence in the temple.
Testimony of patriarch Joseph Smith Senior regarding his joy in temple worship: - Described his experiences of communion with God in the temple's solitude.

Biblical reference from Zechariah pointing to a future filled with holiness: - "Holiness to the Lord" on everyday objects as a reminder of faith.
Mention of personal experiences with local buildings adorned with reminders of holiness.
Nostalgic reference to stock certificates bearing "holiness to the Lord" from significant leaders.
Reflection on the fading reminders of holiness in modern society.

Call to frequently visit temples to deepen spiritual relationships: - Emphasizes the necessity for personal commitment to temple covenants.
Quote from Paul on the spirit vs. the letter: - The significance of understanding spiritual meaning beyond mere rituals.
Contemporary encouragement from President Gordon B. Hinckley to renew covenants: - Suggests that temple attendance leads to better family dynamics and creates peace in homes.
Advocacy for personal holiness and communal participation in temple work.

Homes should also serve as holy places: - Personal anecdote of the speaker’s mother's handmade temple clothing as a token of holiness. - Acknowledgment of efforts to create a spiritual home environment.
Description of a supportive family dynamic led by the speaker's wife, Ruth: - Her reminders about spiritual practices, family events, and responsibilities as a testimony to holiness.

Chapels are dedicated to the Lord: - They serve as centers of worship, nurturing spiritual growth and community. - Activities such as partaking of sacrament are emphasized as sacred duties.
Testimony from a recent convert regarding feelings of holiness experienced in the chapel.

Discussion on our unique relationship with the Lord in current times: - Recognizes the restoration of the gospel through Joseph Smith and its relevance today. - Calls upon the audience to rise to higher personal righteousness.

Continuous need to guard against evil influences as taught by President Brigham Young.
Closing remarks: - Encourage standing in holy places for spiritual protection. - A promise of divine blessings for faithfulness in striving for holiness.
Testimony of the potential for spiritual empowerment through devotion and holiness.
Ends with a reaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ.