Elder Renlund releases video, on COVID compassion and temple work

[MustardSeed]

 

[pogi]

Really great message on a compassionate response to Covid.  Thank you! 

[Calm]

Two others on reopening temples, also referring to Covid and making adjustments even if uncomfortable.

 

 

[sunstoned]

Elder Dale G. Renlund said Monday that wearing a face covering need not be politicized or contentious, the latest statement supporting masks made over the past nine months by leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

https://www.deseret.com/faith/2020/12/7/22158497/mormon-lds-church-masks-covid-19-coronavirus-christlike-love-pandemic-apostle-renlund

[MustardSeed]

yet some how, folks are critical of Renlund's statements, suggesting he is being political.  

We have solid folks leaving the church from our ward because they think the prophets have lost it over this issue.  It's tragic.

[pogi]

3 hours ago, MustardSeed said:

yet some how, folks are critical of Renlund's statements, suggesting he is being political.  

We have solid folks leaving the church from our ward because they think the prophets have lost it over this issue.  It's tragic.

If they are leaving the church and their covenants because church leaders (who happen to be medical professionals) recommend wearing masks, I wouldn't use the word "solid" as an adjective to describe these people. 

Who knew that a simple fabric face covering (a sign of Christ like love, as Elder Renlund put it) would be a sifter of the last days?

I do agree it is tragic, however.  

 

[Rain]

I have always struggled with the temple.  Funny how these take me one step closer to being rid of the struggle.

I love how the Lord looks out for us spiritually AND temporally.  

I like Elder Bednar's line, "we do not come to the temple to hide from or escape the evils of the world. Rather we come to receive the power of Godliness through priesthood ordinances that enable us to confront and conquer the world of evil.

Edited December 9, 2020 by Rain

[The Nehor]

On 12/8/2020 at 7:33 AM, MustardSeed said:

yet some how, folks are critical of Renlund's statements, suggesting he is being political.  

We have solid folks leaving the church from our ward because they think the prophets have lost it over this issue.  It's tragic.

They have other gods they have a greater desire to please. It is doubtful the pandemic created the situation. It just clarified the hierarchy.

[MustardSeed]

On 12/9/2020 at 5:41 AM, The Nehor said:

They have other gods they have a greater desire to please. It is doubtful the pandemic created the situation. It just clarified the hierarchy.

Perhaps, but personally for me, knowing these folks fairly well, I am shaken up by it and reminded that none of us are exempt from pride being a threat. 

[Rain]

3 hours ago, MustardSeed said:

Perhaps, but personally for me, knowing these folks fairly well, I am shaken up by it and reminded that none of us are exempt from pride being a threat. 

Sometimes that pride really sneaks in on you.  It amazes me how many times I have found it in myself in places I wouldn't have guessed.

[Meadowchik]

This message is a real blessing, along with the Thanksgiving photo of Elder and Sister Oaks. 

[MustardSeed]

1 hour ago, Rain said:

Sometimes that pride really sneaks in on you.  It amazes me how many times I have found it in myself in places I wouldn't have guessed.

I'm constantly there.

[2BizE]

I thought Elder Renlund’s video was very well stated and done.

[The Nehor]

5 hours ago, 2BizE said:

I thought Elder Renlund’s video was very well stated and done.

I am personally a little surprised at how controversially it has been received in some places.

[Rain]

35 minutes ago, The Nehor said:

I am personally a little surprised at how controversially it has been received in some places.

I wish I could say I was surprised.

[The Nehor]

8 hours ago, Rain said:

I wish I could say I was surprised.

I was only a little surprised. I am jaded enough to know there would be some. The volume was higher than I expected.