Reverence for Sacred Things
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Embrace Reverence as a Spiritual Foundation
Elder Soares explains that reverence is not just an aspect of spirituality but the essence of it. Reverence connects us to holiness and reflects our love for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, forming the foundation of our spiritual life.
Reverence for sacred things is the greatest manifestation of a vital spiritual quality; it is a by-product of our connection to holiness.
Reverence is not just an aspect of spirituality; it is the essence of it—the foundation upon which spirituality is built.Key Points:
- Reverence is a profound respect, love, and gratitude for sacred things.
- It is a reflection of our proximity to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
- Reverence directs our thoughts, hearts, and lives toward Deity.
- Reflect on a time when you felt a deep sense of reverence in a sacred setting.
- Consider how reverence has played a role in your spiritual growth.
- Think about moments when reverence has helped you feel closer to God and Jesus Christ.
Combat Irreverence in the Modern World
Elder Soares warns against the increasing irreverence in the world, which can lead to a casual attitude toward sacred things. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining reverence to strengthen our spiritual resilience.
The world celebrates the irreverent, as any perusal of a tabloid magazine, television program, or the internet attests.
Irreverence can also lead us away from the bonds that covenants with God provide.Key Points:
- Irreverence is becoming more common in the world.
- A lack of reverence can lead to apathy and misery.
- Maintaining reverence is crucial for spiritual survival.
- Identify influences in your life that may detract from your sense of reverence.
- Consider how you can create a more reverent environment in your home.
- Reflect on how you can stand against irreverence in your daily life.
Utilize Technology with Reverence
Elder Soares discusses the responsible use of technology, emphasizing the importance of maintaining reverence in how we depict sacred images and use digital tools. He cautions against relying on technology over spiritual inspiration.
We are very careful to avoid portraying elements that could distract from our primary focus on our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.
As followers of Christ, we need to be careful not to weaken our connection with God and His Son by using AI-generated content and images inappropriately.Key Points:
- Use technology with reverence and care.
- Avoid distractions that detract from the sacred.
- Rely on the Holy Ghost for inspiration over technology.
- Think about how you use technology in your spiritual practices.
- Reflect on how you can ensure your use of technology aligns with gospel principles.
- Consider how you can teach others to use technology reverently.
Find Reverence in the Temple and Home
Elder Soares highlights the temple as a place of reverence and transformation. He encourages members to create reverent environments in their homes and to focus on sacred practices that invite the Spirit.
In the house of the Lord, we are taught about entering into the holy presence of the Father and the Son.
Focusing on such actions can surely help transform our homes into reverent places of spiritual refuge.Key Points:
- Temples are places of reverence and transformation.
- Creating a reverent home environment invites the Spirit.
- Sacred practices in the home can lead to spiritual growth.
- Recall a time when you felt the Spirit strongly in the temple.
- Consider how you can make your home a more reverent place.
- Reflect on how temple worship has impacted your spiritual life.
Transform Discipleship through Reverence
Elder Soares shares personal experiences and teachings on how reverence can transform our discipleship. He emphasizes the importance of reverence in facing life's challenges with faith and confidence.
Reverence for the sacred fosters genuine gratitude, expands true happiness, leads our minds to revelation, and brings greater joy to our lives.
What seemed like an overwhelming, sorrowful challenge at the time turned into a sacred, reverent experience.Key Points:
- Reverence can transform our discipleship and spiritual journey.
- Facing challenges with reverence strengthens faith and confidence.
- Reverence brings joy and gratitude into our lives.
- Reflect on a challenging experience where reverence helped you find peace.
- Consider how reverence has deepened your discipleship.
- Think about ways you can incorporate more reverence into your daily life.
