From ancient times, men and women have embraced sacred music, different forms of prayer, religious vestments full of symbolism, gestures and rituals to express their innermost feelings of devotion to God.
Thank you so much for sharing this, and I loved how you involved and related the LDS tradition with that of other faiths as well. I felt no hypocrisy or bigotry coming from this message, only sacred and humble thoughts.
I love these videos because I used to view different religions as something negative but now I see that God doesn't want religious people, he wants us to unite as His spiritual followers....
Was just telling my brothers about this video and it was uploaded only 7 hours ago. Perfect timing. Love that the younger kid’s can learn more about the temple to prepare them.
@The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints How come your temple rituals are so similar to Masonic rituals? Please give me a real answer instead of linking me to a one-sided church source
Hi @Jj Fishy, similarities between Masonry and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are discussed in the following video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hSNjnkwJgCg.html You can also see the Church's in-depth essay on the topic here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/masonry?lang=eng Interested in learning more? Feel free to study other accurate and reliable sources on the topic. Take care!
@@jjfishy7797 I was always taught it was because, they copied things from what they saw and heard, in the Temple while working on them. But that's just my opinion! I don't know, if that's helpful. Have a nice day! God bless.
Thank you so much for sharing this information. I was completely clueless about these sacred garments and their significance. I will show respect for these beliefs and practices. I appreciate this video. God bless you.
finally a video that explain the importance of the garments for us members of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints! Thank you so much for this!
I remember as a teenager seeing my parent's temple clothing laying out one day while they were ironing them. I had so many questions that I kept all to myself. This video is just so helpful and really puts things into perspective. Love it! Going to share it tonight in our Temple Prep class :)
Our Priesthood and Temple garments help us to remember, reinforce and sustain the teachings and precepts of the glorious and life-affirming Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. May we forever be under the sweet umbrella of their protection.
@@garychadwick1500 This video helps explain the connection/relationship and consequential similarity of free masonry and the church: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hSNjnkwJgCg.html
People don't actually think it's called Magic Underwear, that's the name given as a joke because of the sexual obedience context of wearing special underwear.
I love this. I used to see negative in other religions but I have a strong faith and I understand now that God wants a relationship with us not just religion. I have had my own challenges with religious people and I have been living in fear. I believe that Heavenly Father and Jesus love all of us. Different beliefs I've come to realize don't really bother me as much as disrespectful curiosity or intolerance, even as a child it was the latter I found more offensive. I didn't know much about other faiths. I have strong feelings and I found it difficult to accept ideas and views different from my own. I always loved people. But I've been going through a time of self discovery and I'm coming to find some things resonate more than I thought they would. Intolerance and curiosity that is making light of what is sacred I can't stand. That's why I am not very open as a member missionary. I love to talk about the gospel but there are a lot of things in the gospel that are very personal to me. I am very careful with any conversation about the temple. I just tell people it's special and sacred so if someone wants to know more about the temple or prepare for entrance I'm not the best person for them to go to on that. I made covenants there and they are very personal to me. People have asked me about what I wear under my clothing and that question hurts my feelings. I try to be polite and straightforward without giving details and once a man I know asked me what I was wearing and I politely let him know that question was inappropriate
Very good video explaining the garments. There is so much misinformation going on out there, and this helps to give someone who is confused or concerned a clearer perception. Much of the persecution of the Saints comes from misinformation.
Great job .I love it .God's love and grace is safishent for those who care .I know that Jesus is the Christ the savior of the whole world. I know that Mormon was a real man and a true prophet of God also Alma Mosiah Nephi lehi and meney others. The book of Mormon truly testify of Christ. The earth was divided geniuse 10 25 .God our eternal Heavenly Father did have prophets and some of his children here on this side of the world. I love the grace of God and His true living prophets and apostles on the earth today. Glory be to God for all his sweet love and grace.
Exodus 28:2-4 “2 And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty. 3 And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron’s garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office. 4 And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office.” And Exodus 40:12-13 “12 And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and wash them with water. 13 And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments, and anoint him, and sanctify him; that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office.”
Matthew 6:25 “Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?” 1 Samuel 16:7 “…for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”
I would like to state that the robe of Buddhist monks is not to show devotion to God but to show humility and humbleness and actually they don’t believe in God in terms of a divine person.
Depends what form of Buddhism you’re looking at.. there’s a lot of Buddhist sects with gods/ goddesses..some of which are symbolic I guess..but they are still there.. just take “Mara,” for example the demon-god that tempted Buddha, and holds the reigns of rebirth.. and even in the type of Buddhism that you are referring to, it’s more along the lines of not focusing on god, “a supreme ultimate being,” but rather focusing on yourself to become like “god,”.. to become enlightened and eventually reach the point of no rebirth. Buddhists do believe in different realms however.. and in them consist of god-like or Demi-god like beings.. one part of their heaven is even called the “realm of the gods.” However these “gods,” are merely advanced beings who are still mortal but live a very long time in a heaven-like ultimate tranquility.
The Buddhist robe is not part of "a rich tapestry of human devotion to God." There is no personal God in Buddhism. Buddha is not worshipped. He was not a God.
Yes Buddha wasn't a God nor claimed to be but they who follow the teachings of Buddha worship him as a form of respect with certain gestures, incense dietary laws and a way of life and so forth. And there rich tapestry clothing is part of their inward devotion to Buddha's teachings and way of life. There is a lot of symbolism in Buddhism as in all religious worship. Yes indeed it is a form of worship and reverence. I had the privilege of being invited to there prayer service when in Henan China. It was very early in the morning just a little after 5am we had to be there. It was very interesting. It was about an hour or so long. Doing prayes and bowing multiple times and so forth. They show a great reverence and devotion to Buddha's teachings which is their way of life for their inner being their spiritual being.
Hi Aline, thanks for your question! We're sorry for our slow response. See the video in Portuguese here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/sacred-temple-clothing?lang=por
Hi Viviene, thanks for your question. Church members who have been clothed with the garment in the temple have made a covenant to wear it throughout their lives. This has been interpreted to mean that it is worn as underclothing both day and night. This sacred covenant is between the member and the Lord. Members should seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit to answer for themselves any personal questions about the wearing of the garment. When the garment must be removed, such as for swimming, it should be restored as soon as possible. You can learn more here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1997/08/the-temple-garment-an-outward-expression-of-an-inward-commitment?lang=eng
True worship is understanding God's unconditional love and becoming someone who loves God and all people unconditionally. It is feeding the hungry and caring for the poor and needy. It is building up the weak. Sane people will find that this is very much possible with any kind of clothing and without funny hats.
If you listen closely, you hear subtle points of religious ecumenism, intentionally echoed throughout the video to acknowledge that all religions though superficially different, are fundamentally the same. Is Jesus the only way to God the Father? Is there only one name under heaven by which all man can saved? Would all else perish unless justified by Christ’s work on the cross? This is the compromise my dear friends. PS: Would love the channel’s admin to respond.
Luis, no one is perfect; we all fall short. Our Heavenly Father loves you and will forgive you as many times as you choose to believe and repent. You can learn more about forgiveness here: www.comeuntochrist.org/site/beliefs/forgiveness#ForgiveYourself?cid=42001274
A friend of mine compared Mormon temples to Pyongyang. You have to be obedient to the leaders to get inside and they set the requirements. It is considered the highest honor to be allowed inside. People from outside the system (not obedient to the leaders) only rarely, if ever, get to visit under strict supervision. The life inside is for the most part "classified" and the authorities try to be the sole source of information about the happenings inside. He went on like that, I don't remember everything unfortunately. You guys think this is a fair comparison to make?
Hi @ooficer, thanks for your comment and your interest in better understanding the temples of our faith. Like in ancient times, we consider temples to be literal houses of the Lord. They are a place of holiness and peace separate from the world, and only members of the Church in good standing are allowed to enter. However, visitors of all ages are invited to free public open houses held for most new or renovated temples. You and others interested can learn more about temples, and even watch a virtual tour of the interior of a new Latter-day Saint temple in Rome, at the link below: newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/topic/temples We hope that helps!
This is definitely far from the truth. Leaders are only there to help guide us to live a life worthy to be in the presence of the Lord. This is in teaching repentance and belief in Christ and trusting in His Atonement. Those who are worthy to enter the temple can do so whenever their time permits and the temple is open. What happens inside is kept, for the most part "secret" but most of what happens inside the temple is in the Bible/Doctrine and Covenants and on printed books from the church. It isn't that we keep it secret so that we can hide it from people. We keep things incredibly sacred out of the view of the world because of their disrespect for those things that should be kept holy. Kinda like when Christ said don't cast your pearls before swine. It isn't about obedience to our leaders... it is about following Christ's example and becoming like Him more and more each day.
@@monocuco818 Who is actually worthy? Nobody is worthy. Not even president Nelson. We are all sinners and the only way to be saved and forgiven is by our faith in Jesus Christ and Him Alone.
@@rabbithole2015 I think you are confusing Perfection with Worthiness. It's the Lord's temple and He sets the standard of worthiness to enter. One big one is humility - which it sounds like you agree on that point from what you are saying here. :)
Hi @Sonic Cobray, thanks for your question. The adjustments to the temple ceremonial clothing are intended to make the temple experience more simple, comfortable, and accessible. The adjustments do not change temple symbolism or doctrine. To learn more, visit newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/multimedia/file/first-presidency-letter-temple-clothing-2020-january.pdf
I wanted to thumbs down some comments in here but that would be taking away the beauty of this video...to share the truth in an open and honest way...and the thumbs down comments just make me want to bless it and for me to chose the right more...happy sabbath ya'll!
Hi Cavita, thanks for your question! Members of the Church who are at least 18 years old may receive their temple endowment if they are faithful and prepared. Because temple ordinances and covenants are sacred and have eternal significance, members must be worthy and sufficiently able to understand the solemn responsibilities they will accept as they make covenants with God. Members who have received a mission call or are engaged to be married in the temple may receive the endowment. Bishops can also counsel with other adult members who wish to receive the endowment. We hope you will talk with your local leaders about how you can prepare to attend the temple and receive your endowment. Learn more here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/what-is-temple-endowment?lang=eng
cavita ramjass. Our Father in Heaven wants us to work towards our endowments so we can wear the garments. He doesn't mind if you aren't there yet. I am worried that you might feel bad about not wearing them. You shouldn't.
Jesus wants us to come as we are. Not come in special white robes, which are only man made. He is not impressed by what we wear. It cannot possibly have anything to do with His presence. He is not influenced by fabric!
The robes and symbolism behind the temple is not for God... it is for us. Symbolism helps us remember our covenants and the great things the Lord has done for us. They help us remain pure and follow His example more closely. God always worked with such symbolism... in the New and Old Testament. They help us remember these things... you are right that God does not need fabric, but we are influenced by the symbolism and He does require obedience.
I totally agree. Traditions truly brings us further away from actual communion with God. I’m guessing you’re like me, a Christian and not an LDS member?
(Exodus 40:12-16) 12And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and wash them with water. 13And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments, and anoint him, and sanctify him; that he may minister unto me in the priest's office. 14And thou shalt bring his sons, and clothe them with coats: 15And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations. 16Thus did Moses: according to all that the LORD COMMANDED HIM, so did he."
Hi there- there is nothing magical or mystical about temple garments, and Church members ask for the same degree of respect and sensitivity that would be afforded to any other faith by people of goodwill. Temple garments are worn by adult members of the Church who have made sacred promises of fidelity to God’s commandments and the gospel of Jesus Christ in temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You or others interested can learn more here: newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-garments
Justen.d.s Blackburn. I have never heard a member of the church use such a term (except in response to other who used it first). Have you actually heard a member call our garments that (responding with the same term some else used to start a conversation doesn't count)?
Inoe Yu A very good point ! No, they don't believe in a personal god. Having said that, there are plenty of similarities between the purposes of the clothing used in some of the world's 'religions', even between Buddhist monk and Latter-Day Saints in their temples. For example (not mentioned in the video), the Buddhist monk's and Latter-day Saints robe colours serve as reminders (orange reminds the Buddhist monk of a flame, representing truth; Latter-day Saints temple robes are white representing purity). Also, both are simple and 'unworldly', providing a uniformity (e.g. I am not better or worse than others in some way because of what I wear).
They worship the same Gods as Hinduism, the main difference in both religions is what their focus is on. For Buddhists it’s enlightenment through bettering themselves and becoming strong both in mind and body. For Hindus it’s becoming better in each life by being a good person.
But why do church members say temple garments keep them safe..... Somehow the info here is not accurate and sugar coated. Lds RU-vid families say more about the garments than this.... Such a shame they don't compliment each other... makes me wonder who is lying
Devasya Jarrett. The church isn't lying if some member misunderstood something. This video directly taught our beliefs about whether there is any power in the garments. There is none. They aren't magic. Members believe God will give us more protection with the garments on. But it isn't an absolute guarantee. We believe righteous people have been allowed to be killed while wearing their garments.
The garments are a constant reminder of the promises we make to our Heavenly Father to overcome satans temptations and to live righteously. The constant reminder of those promises (by having them on our bodies) is what "keeps members safe" spiritually from falling into temptations. Does this make sense?
This is only a short video, if you want more info from the church directly, you could visit their website, maybe some of the stuff that you saw on RU-vid will be explained there :)
Hi @Devasya Jarret, for you or others interested, learn more about the temple garment at the link on the Church's website below: newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-garments.
With all due respect to Mormons, why does it always feel like you have to defend yourselves? "Look, we're just like all the other religions! We're cool too!"
Tay-Dor the way I’d answer this question is that this video has been released to help those who don’t dig deeper to understand things that look bizarre to them. I’m not offended, but it does seem like the church gets singled out for things that I see happening in other churches, and I’m not just talking about clothing.
Tay-Dor I think because we’ve seen historically how misunderstanding, misconception, and misinformation can prevent accurate communication. We do have a lot of differences from other religions, but we also have a lot in common. Many people who hate the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints try to exaggerate the differences and cause devisions between members of the church and other people. By highlighting our similarities we’re able to help those who know little about the church understand us a little better, and prevent unnecessary conflict.
Not so much about being "cool" as just making sure that correct information is out there. There are some people who spend a lot of time criticizing the church and other faiths. We just want an accurate perspective so people can judge for themselves.
Where in the world did you get this false doctrine? Didn't Jesus say, "If you love me, keep my commandments" (no exclusions). Did he tell the rich young man, after he asked Jesus what he needed to do to gain eternal life, to keep the commandments? (no exclusions).
Yes but as a christian you do not wear undergarment with masonic sympols in it ! Does not say everything about the Mormonchurch ? Everything in the Temple is about freemason idiology !
Hi @pilgergufy, thanks for the opportunity to clarify our beliefs and practices. Latter-day Saints are Christians, and our temple worship points us toward Jesus Christ. During temple ordinances, men and women covenant with God to obey His laws for the purpose of gaining exaltation through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. We recommend you or others interested in similarities and differences between masonry and Latter-day Saints' temple worship learn more at the link below: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/masonry?lang=eng Have a great day!
Temple worship is TOTALLY BIBLICAL. And I'm surprised that Protestant, Evangelical and Catholic Christians have never built temples and participated in temple ordinances. When Jesus called out the money changers in HIS temple he said, "It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer." My House = Holy Temple. Christians build temples.
I like how it's emphasized that Mormons are just people in need of symbols and rituals. It was kinda refreshing to not have this emphasis of "we have the one and only true way of doing things". However, I was shocked they actually showed the temple clothing and under garments! I've been told all my life that was a no go. Even now being ex Mormon I wouldn't do that out of respect, and yet this church now does exactly that which it told its members not to do. Again it's being reactive instead of pro-active. Where's the prophetic gift at the head of this church? Aren't they supposed to see ahead like watchmen on a watch tower? Yet, it seems they're constantly lagging behind the facts. I only left 3months ago and these things still disappoint me. But it's nice to be confirmed in my decision to leave, one I did make with God who gives freely to those who ask.
There is a difference between sacred and secret. There are specific potions of the temple ceremony that are only to be had within. However, a majority of the doctrine may be disused openly, provided it is done appropriately and with reverence towards God. The Church being open about this is not a new concept, the original video was released in in 2014, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-garments
Hi @Our Hope is in Jesus, not religion, thanks for tuning in to the video. This video is actually an update to a 2014 Church video about temple garments, which also included imagery of temple garments and ceremonial clothing. The video was originally published to provide more accurate information on the Internet about temple garments. There is nothing magical or mystical about temple garments, and Church members ask for the same degree of respect and sensitivity that would be afforded to any other faith by people of goodwill. You or others interested can learn more about the purpose of the video here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/church-produces-video-on-sacred-nature-and-purpose-of-temple-garments?lang=eng
@@churchofjesuschrist Just because the lds church has been reactive before doesn't make it right. Justifying it by saying it's sacred, not secret makes no sense when you can't even see the (under)clothing in the lds store without logging in with your membership number. Showing people's underwear to the world is disrespectful in any culture, just because the haters are doing it doesn't mean the lds church should do it as well. I felt violated in my privacy watching this video and was happy I could remind myself "that's no longer about me". However, as said, the first part of the message was great. Acknowledging it's all born out of a human need for symbols and rituals. Emphasizing the commonalities with others instead of the differences.
@@ourhopeisinjesusnotreligio9116 I found it informative and clear. The Church showing the clothes we wear isn't a violation because it's not about the clothes.. it's about what they represent to us. It takes away the percieved mystery and, in plain and simple explanation, the video educates those that get false imagery and information from other sources. I thought it was done beautifully.. not disrespectfully.
you should pray and ask God to help you to find your testimony about the church, everything God organize and decide is for our benefit because He loves us and in His kingdom everything has to be organized.. hope you can find your answers..
