Stronger and Closer Connection to God Through Multiple Covenants
The Covenant Path
The covenants God established are based on eternal, unchanging law. There is only one way to return to live with God, and it is designated as the covenant path. The phrase covenant path refers to the series of covenants through which we come unto Christ an...
1. Baptism
Baptism is the first covenant that everyone makes on the covenant path. The baptismal covenant is a public witness to Heavenly Father of three specific commitments: to serve God, to keep His commandments, and to be willing to take on the name of Jesus Christ.12 The other facets that are frequently associated with the baptismal covenant—that we “bear one another’s burdens,” “mourn with those that mourn,” and “comfort those that [are] in need of comfort”13—are fruits of making the covenant rather than part of the actual covenant. These facets are important because they are what a converted soul would naturally do.
2. The Endowment
The next covenant that everyone makes on the covenant path is the endowment.14 As I mentioned, the endowment consists of five inseparable covenants. As I review each, see how they align with and reinforce aspects of the baptismal covenant.First, we covenant in the endowme...
3. The Sealing of a Woman and a Man Together
Now the stage is set for the covenant associated with the sealing of a woman and a man together. In this ordinance they receive promises, they make a covenant with each other, and they make a covenant with God. To review the promises, let us go back th...
Multiple Covenants Bind Us More Strongly to God
Like multiple loops of the exercise band, multiple covenants draw us closer to God and strengthen our connection to Him. The purpose of these bonds is to help us become more converted, faithful, and committed disciples of Jesus Christ. My personal ex...
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