No Small Temples | Elder David A. Bednar

This is a “remarkable inflection point” in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

The Church now has 315 temples that are announced, dedicated or under construction.
This time is an opportunity to “focus on what matters most in relationship to the temple,” said Elder Bednar.

This Church News video titled “No Small Temple” features Elder Bednar talking about the “house of the Lord.”

“I think we routinely talk about the temple,” he explained. “I don't think we talk nearly as much about the covenants and ordinances. And I don't think we should even talk about the covenants and ordinances separate from and apart from the Savior.”

Elder Bednar said he sometimes hears people say, “Oh, that's a small temple.”

“There is no such thing as a small temple — they are just temples. There's no such thing as small covenants or small ordinances.”

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[templesofjesus]

Focus on what matters most: The Fathers’ Plan, and the role of Jesus Christ in that plan. With the covenants we make in the House of The Lord for the plan and the Savior’s Atoning Sacrifice! Beautiful 🤍🙏🤍

[CalledtoShare]

I'm grateful that so many more saints have access to the temple.

[janetcarlson]

One thing about small temples is that it allows temples to be built in areas that dont have enough members to support a large temple. Yes, the ordinances are the same. My temple is small but I love it!

[orionsgaming]

I live in Helena, MT and our temple is due to be dedicated in a few weeks. To say that our temple is physically small is an understatement as I rather irreverently thought it looked no bigger than a Taco Bell (I think it's actually up to two now, one on top of the other :p ) . However, even as I snickered under my breath the first time the thought occurred to me, I knew and testify now that it could be a broom closet in somebody's basement so long as it is dedicated for the purpose and run by proper priesthood authority. Elder Bednar is right and I would add my own exhortation that, even if the building is small, your blessings will be just as high and eternal as those done in the largest temples in the world. I can't wait to do my first session in my small temple, it will be an honor and a priveledge to return to the house of the Lord.

[guardianangel]

I know for a fact that the temple IS our dedicated house of God because 1.) It's the MOST PEACEFUL place I can be. 2.) I can help others with ordinances they didn't have a chance to do while they lived. I've felt their gratitude at times 🫂💜
That's something the world can't synthesize...
THANK GOODNESS ❤

[confusedwhynot]

Thank you Elder Bednar for speaking truth. Our relationship with Heavenly Fath and Jesus Christ through our covenants matters most above all else.

[videoket]

This was a beautiful thing to find today. I felt the truth of these words. Thank you!

[Fisher]

It's a great thing when prophets help us to refocus ourselves.

[r.t.matila]

Amen to that. Thank you, Elder Bednar.

[mmkvoe]

"Who cares...?" I love Elder Bednar's way of talking. He will be the president of the Church in like the 2050s and his speech patterns will speak right to my future children and my siblings who are currently 20--somethings as well as the next generations after my children :) :)

[christophermusangi]

....and then yet, we shall have hundreds of thousands of these Temples throughout the globe- each region, area and locale- till then for all the world to hear- then for our

[saintinlower]

Elder Bednar’s comments blew me away. Of course! I’m saving this video to watch again and share.

[bluzone]

I thank Thee Father in Heaven for Thy eteternal plan, that Thou hast given to redeem this fallen man. May my faith on Thy Son Thine only begotten increase in my heart that He never be forgotten. That through my obedience may we learn how unto Thy holy presents to return.

[lalaunieconey]

Size does not matter. If the Lord is in us, we are then large in stature. The Temples are all AMAZING, no mater the square footage. Look to the Lord Jesus Christ. Not to the outward appearance. I love the Temples and what/who they stand for.❤🙏

[AnaliliB]

Beautifully said! Thank you, Elder Bednar, for teaching us about sequences.

[cameronreed]

Elder Bednar Speaks the words of truth plainly. The Father's Plan, The Son's Atonement, and the Holy Ghost's Witness.

[jlglover]

I think the Savior, the Covenants, and Ordinances in the Temple is what he said. The size, location, or design of the Temple isn't what's important. The Priesthood authority the Temple was built under is important.

[ranjanty]

We are so BLESSED to have modern/latter day Apostles to guide us through the mist.

[Bernardus_McJamesicus]

As spoken by a duly ordained Apostle, a messenger, of Jesus Christ to us.

[greentree_]

Tiny temples everywhere is much better than castle sized temples in only a few places. More heaven on earth!