One of the advantages of having lived a long time is that you can often remember when you had it worse. I am grateful to have lived long enough to have known some of the blessings of adversity.
James E. FaustRead
In addition to temples, surely another holy place on earth ought to be our homes. The feelings of holiness in my home prepared me for feelings of holiness in the temple.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our homes should be seen as sacred spaces that nurture our spiritual lives.
This quote emphasizes the importance of viewing our homes as sacred places, akin to temples. James E. Faust suggests that the feelings of sanctity and holiness we cultivate in our homes prepare us for spiritual experiences in formal places of worship, highlighting the connection between family life and spirituality.
Themes
HomeSpiritualityFamilyHolinessSanctuary
In practice
Example use cases
During a family gathering, I shared Faust's quote to emphasize the importance of our home environment.
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Each temple building is an inspiration, magnificent and beautiful in every way, but the temple building alone does not bless. The endowed blessings and divine functions—come through obedience and faithfulness to priesthood authority and covenants made.
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