I was sitting at the computer looking through my post about yesterday’s trip to the Keys when I realized I had left out one of the most important pictures…the one showing the progress of the Fort Lauderdale temple. The McCormicks were thrilled to learn that they would be here for the completion and dedication. Finding out that they definitely would be, their next question was if they would be able to participate in the activities that occur when a new temple is ready to be dedicated.
At about the same time as I realized my mistake in not posting the temple picture, I thought of a scripture I read this morning – D&C 131:16 “It is impossible for a man to be saved in ignorance.”
It seems to me that this revealed truth brings out the full importance of missionary work for the living and the dead which of course culminates in the temple ordinances. Only when the sons and daughters of God fully understand the restored gospel and all its blessings and receive all the saving ordinances do they have full knowledge and are no longer ‘ignorant.’ Â Nothing short of this can insure the full saving grace of the atonement comes into effect and prepares them to enter into God’s presence.