Blessing Quote by Howard W. Hunter
“I have learned that those who engage in family history research and then perform the temple ordinance work for those whose names they have found will know the additional joy of receiving both halves of the blessing.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1975
Researching ancestors and performing related temple work brings a fuller spiritual blessing, uniting effort and divine promise.
In simple terms: Family history work adds spiritual joy.
Key Takeaway
Combine genealogy with ordinance work.
Themes
faith
family
service
spirituality
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
inspirational
religious
When to use this quote
- family research
- temple service
- personal devotion
Key Concepts
genealogy
temple ordinance
blessing
dual reward
Questions to Reflect On
- How does honoring ancestors affect your faith?
- What obstacles arise in genealogy research?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal readiness for temple work.
