Temples & Eternal Connections
These nine words appear on every temple and serve as an invitation and proclamation.
What are "Holiness to the Lord. The House of the Lord"?
Elder Gong teaches that holiness is not only about sacred spaces—it’s about bringing this into our daily routines.
What is "a sacred mindset or purpose"?
A young woman’s testimony of this commandment grew when she accepted her fiancé’s challenge to live it, even when money was tight.
What is "tithing"?
This “C” describes our individual relationship with God through prayer, study, and reverence.
What is "Communion with God"?
A visitor to the Bangkok Temple open house described it as this kind of place.
What is "a place of super healing"?
He says we can find joy in the mundane by rejoicing in this, even among life’s “thistles and thorns.”
What is "our daily bread"?
A returned missionary gave up college baseball offers for a mission, and later found he was stronger in this area—both spiritually and physically.
What is "faith and athletic ability"?
This “C” refers to shared empathy and kindness that strengthens our relationships.
What is "Compassion"?
Standing in the baptistry, a non-member visitor expressed this deep desire after feeling the Spirit.
What is "to be washed clean and never sin again"?
This is who we must walk with if we want to become holy, because He is holy.
Who is "Jesus Christ"?
This principle became real for a nursing student as she learned to voice her beliefs while being the only Church member in her class.
What is "courage to stand for faith under pressure"?
These two “Cs” involve promises and loyalty—to God, to covenants, and to each other.
What are "Commitment and Covenant"?
Elder Gong’s mother said these two decisions shaped her life the most.
What are "being baptized and moving from Hawaii to the mainland"?
Elder Gong contrasts holiness with modern challenges, warning us against these types of online algorithms.
What are "those that monetize anger and polarization"?
A young man learned that priesthood blessings should align with God’s will, not just personal hope, especially when blessing someone who later passed away.
What is "submitting to the Lord’s will in prayer and priesthood service"?
According to Elder Gong, the 7 Cs are all designed to help us stay centered in this divine figure.
Who is "Jesus Christ"?
Elder Gong teaches that holiness to the Lord helps us prepare for eternal life with these loved ones.
Who are "God our Father, Jesus Christ, and our families"?
This phrase captures the invitation to make ordinary moments spiritually significant.
What is "infuse daily living with the sacred"?
This spiritual benefit, mentioned by Elder Gong, is a measurable outcome for those who live religiously committed lives.
What is "greater happiness, health, and life satisfaction"?
Name at least four of the 7 Cs that Elder Gong highlights as part of a spiritually grounded life.
What are "Communion, Community, Compassion, Commitment, Covenant, Family, and Friends"?