“Ordinances are
sacred ceremonies in which we make covenants. Covenants are promises we make
with God. To connect us with heaven and help us overcome the confusion of the
mortal world, ordinances raise our view, providing a vision of the things of
eternity. Baptism (in which we are born again spiritually and take upon
ourselves the name of Jesus Christ), confirmation (in which we become a member
of the Savior’s Church and receive the incomparable gift of the Holy Ghost),
ordination to the holy Melchizedek Priesthood (whereby we obtain God’s holy
authority and promise to magnify our callings), the endowment (wherein we are
understanding), and sealing (whereby we are connected to our families in an
eternal model) collectively bestow on us what we need to fulfill God’s plan.”
Elder Donald L. Hallstrom, “Living a Covenant Life,” Ensign,
Jun 2013, 46-47.
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