Angel Quote by Brigham Young
“Let me give you a definition in brief. Your endowment is, to receive all those ordinances in the house of the Lord, which are necessary for you, after you have departed this life, to enable you to walk back to the presence of the Father, passing the angels who stand as sentinels, being enabled to give them the key words, the signs and tokens, pertaining to the holy Priesthood, and gain your eternal exaltation in spite of earth and hell”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Doctrine and Covenants, 1852
Young describes the afterlife as a journey where the faithful receive divine ordinances, enabling them to return to God's presence through holy priesthood and eternal exaltation.
In simple terms: After death, divine rites help you return to God.
Key Takeaway
Live righteously, trust in priesthood blessings.
Themes
faith
afterlife
priesthood
eternity
obedience
Mood
hopeful
reverent
Type
religious
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- family life
- temple worship
Key Concepts
theology
eternal progression
ritual
Questions to Reflect On
- What does eternal exaltation mean to you?
- How do you prepare for spiritual return?
A Different Perspective
The description assumes belief in specific doctrines, which may not be universal.
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