Temple Recommend Questions

Question 1

Temple Recommend Question #1

Answer 1

Do you have faith in and a testimony of God, the Eternal Father; His Son, Jesus Christ; and the Holy Ghost?

Question 2

Temple Recommend Question #2

Answer 2

Do you have a testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and of His role as your Savior and Redeemer?

Question 3

Temple Recommend Question #3

Answer 3

Do you have a testimony of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ?

Question 4

Temple Recommend Question #4

Answer 4

1. Do you sustain the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the prophet, seer, and revelator and as the only person on the earth authorized to exercise all priesthood keys?
2. Do you sustain the members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators?
3. Do you sustain the other General Authorities and local leaders of the Church?

Question 5

Temple Recommend Question #5

Answer 5

The Lord has said that all things are to be “done in cleanliness” before Him (Doctrine and Covenants 42:41). Do you strive for moral cleanliness in your thoughts and behavior? Do you obey the law of chastity?

Question 6

Temple Recommend Question #6

Answer 6

Do you follow the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ in your private and public behavior with members of your family and others?

Question 7

Temple Recommend Question #7

Answer 7

Do you support or promote any teachings, practices, or doctrine contrary to those of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

Question 8

Temple Recommend Question #8

Answer 8

Do you strive to keep the Sabbath day holy, both at home and at church; attend your meetings; prepare for and worthily partake of the sacrament; and live your life in harmony with the laws and commandments of the gospel?

Question 9

Temple Recommend Question #9

Answer 9

Do you strive to be honest in all that you do?

Question 10

Temple Recommend Question #10

Answer 10

Are you a full-tithe payer?

Question 11

Temple Recommend Question #11

Answer 11

Do you understand and obey the Word of Wisdom?

Question 12

Temple Recommend Question #12

Answer 12

Do you have any financial or other obligations to a former spouse or to children? If yes, are you current in meeting those obligations?

Question 13

Temple Recommend Question #13

Answer 13

Do you keep the covenants that you made in the temple, including wearing the temple garment as instructed in the endowment?

Question 14

Temple Recommend Question #14

Answer 14

Are there serious sins in your life that need to be resolved with priesthood authorities as part of your repentance?

Question 15

Temple Recommend Question #15

Answer 15

Do you consider yourself worthy to enter the Lord’s house and participate in temple ordinances?

Question 16

What did President Nelson state about preparing oneself for temple worship?

Answer 16

“…preparatory work brings innumerable blessings in this life and inconceivable blessings for the life to come, including the perpetuation of your family unit throughout all eternity.”

Question 17

What did President Nelson say about individual worthiness and spiritual preparation to enter the temple?

Answer 17

“Individual worthiness to enter the Lord’s house requires much individual spiritual preparation. But with the Lord’s help, nothing is impossible. In some respects, it is easier to build a temple than it is to build a people prepared for a temple. Individual worthiness requires a total conversion of mind and heart to be more like the Lord, to be an honest citizen, to be a better example and to be a holier person.”