“Whoever seeks to help
those on the other side receives help in turn in all the affairs of life…Help
comes to us from the other side as we give help to those who have passed beyond
the veil.” John A. Widtsoe, Ensign, May 1980, 40
“The spirit world is not
far away. ... Sometimes the veil between this life and the life beyond becomes
very thin. This I know! Our loved ones who have passed on are not far from us.
... Jesus said to His Apostles, ‘The works that I do shall [ye] do also; and
greater works than these shall [ye] do; because I go unto my Father’. (John
14:12) Because He lives, the love and family association we cherish on this
side of the veil may be perpetuated into the eternities.” Ezra Taft
Benson, Tambuli, Apr. 1994, 3
“Revelation comes to
individual[s]...as they are led to discover their family records in ways that
are miraculous indeed. And there is a feeling of inspiration attending this
work that can be found in no other. When we have done all that we can do, we shall
be given the rest. The way will be opened up.” Boyd K. Packer, Ensign, Nov 1975, 99
“Set aside those things
that don’t really matter in your life. Decide to do something that will have
eternal consequences. Perhaps you have been prompted to look for ancestors but
feel that you are not a genealogist. Can you see that you don’t have to be
anymore? It all begins with love and a sincere desire. ... This is...a
monumental effort of cooperation on both sides of the veil where help is given
in both directions. It begins with love. Anywhere you are in the world, with
prayer, faith, determination, diligence, and some sacrifice, you can make a
powerful contribution. Begin now. I promise you that the Lord will help you
find a way. And it will make you feel wonderful.” Richard Scott, Ensign, Nov. 1990, 7
“You are a child of God.
He is the father of your spirit. Spiritually you are of noble birth, the
offspring of the King of Heaven. Fix that truth in your mind and hold to it.
However many generations in your mortal ancestry, no matter what race or people
you represent, the pedigree of your spiritSpirit can be written on a single
line. You are a child of God!” Boyd K. Packer, Ensign, May 1989, p. 5
“The Lord will help open
doors as we do genealogy. I have a conviction born of a little
experience...that there are forces beyond this life that are working with us.
... I have the simple faith that when you do everything you can, researching to
the last of your opportunity, the Lord will help you to open doors to go further
with your genealogies, and heaven will cooperate, I am sure.” Harold B. Lee,
Seminar, 4 August 1972, 1-3
"The greatest responsibility in this world that God has laid upon us is to seek after our dead. For it is necessary that the sealing power should be in our hands to seal our children and our dead for the fullness of the dispensation of times-a dispensation to meet the promises made by Jesus Christ before the foundation of the world for the salvation of man.....Hence, God said, 'I will send you Elijah the prophet. "But how are they to become saviors on Mount Zion? By building their temples....and going forth and receiving all the ordinances....in behalf of all their progenitors who are dead...: and herein is the chain that binds the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the children to the fathers, which fulfills the mission of Elijah" Teachings: Joseph Smith, pages 472-473
"I invite the young people of the Church to learn about and experience the Spirit of Elijah....As you respond in faith to this invitation, your hearts shall turn to the fathers. The promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob will be implanted in your hearts. Your patriarchal blessing, with it's declaration of lineage, will link you to these fathers and be more meaningful to you. Your love and gratitude will increase. Your testimony of and conversion to the Savior will become deep and abiding. And I promise you will be protected against the intensifying influence of the adversary. As you participate in and love this holy work, you will be safeguarded in your youth and throughout your lives." David A. Bednar, The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn, Conference October 2011
"How are they to become saviors on Mount Zion? By building their temples, erecting their baptismal fonts, and going forth and receiving all the ordinances....upon their heads, in behalf of all their progenitors who are dead, and redeem them that they may come forth in the first resurrection and be exalted to thrones of glory with them." Joseph Smith, (History of the Church 6:184)
"The greatest responsibility in this world that God has laid upon us is to seek after our dead. For it is necessary that the sealing power should be in our hands to seal our children and our dead for the fullness of the dispensation of times-a dispensation to meet the promises made by Jesus Christ before the foundation of the world for the salvation of man.....Hence, God said, 'I will send you Elijah the prophet. "But how are they to become saviors on Mount Zion? By building their temples....and going forth and receiving all the ordinances....in behalf of all their progenitors who are dead...: and herein is the chain that binds the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the children to the fathers, which fulfills the mission of Elijah" Teachings: Joseph Smith, pages 472-473
"I invite the young people of the Church to learn about and experience the Spirit of Elijah....As you respond in faith to this invitation, your hearts shall turn to the fathers. The promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob will be implanted in your hearts. Your patriarchal blessing, with it's declaration of lineage, will link you to these fathers and be more meaningful to you. Your love and gratitude will increase. Your testimony of and conversion to the Savior will become deep and abiding. And I promise you will be protected against the intensifying influence of the adversary. As you participate in and love this holy work, you will be safeguarded in your youth and throughout your lives." David A. Bednar, The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn, Conference October 2011
"How are they to become saviors on Mount Zion? By building their temples, erecting their baptismal fonts, and going forth and receiving all the ordinances....upon their heads, in behalf of all their progenitors who are dead, and redeem them that they may come forth in the first resurrection and be exalted to thrones of glory with them." Joseph Smith, (History of the Church 6:184)
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