Ancestor Quote by Richard G. Scott
“Make covenants and receive ordinances for yourself. Then steadily and consistently work to provide ordinances in the temple for your own ancestors.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Temple Work and Ancestral Service, 1995
Create personal covenants, then consistently fulfill obligations in the temple for one ancestors.
In simple terms: Make promises and keep them for ancestors.
Key Takeaway
Commit to consistent spiritual service.
Themes
spirituality
family heritage
discipline
ritual
service
Mood
reflective
devotional
instructive
Type
spiritual
cultural
ethical
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- religious ceremonies
- personal meditation
- community service
- heritage projects
Key Concepts
covenant‑making
temple work
ancestral reverence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor ancestors without formal rituals?
- What daily actions reflect covenant fulfillment?
A Different Perspective
May be challenging without a structured temple environment.
![“It is in the ordinances of the temple that we are placed under covenant to Him….[If] we will enter into our covenants without reservation or apology, the Lord will protect us. We will receive inspiration sufficient for the challenges of life.” quote by Boyd K. Packer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e8d/boyd-k-packer-1854_apology_it-is-in-the-ordinances-of-the-temple-th_3140374.jpg)
