Tabernacle as a Defense

I was reading 2 Nephi 14:5-6. It seems clear that where Zion is, there will also be a tabernacle or temple to act as a shield and defense from the heat, storm, and rain. 2 Nephi 14:4 speaks of the cleansing that will take place in the church and then right after it speaks of the temple. So how do we keep ourselves from falling into the traps of worldliness, we go to the temple and then leave to keep the covenants we make therein. Obedience, sacrifice, and consecration that we might have humble hearts. These acts keep us humble, prayerful, continually looking for ways to build up Zion and her people. If we are consecrating all that we have and are to the building of the kingdom, then there is not time to wallow in the mire. Everything we do can be consecrated for the welfare of Zion.

Speak the Truth in Love

I have been wondering about teaching all the doctrines and principles of the kingdom that have been revealed to me. For example, having children in the Lord's way. I assigned the talk to a sister in the ward and she gave it today. She quoted Elder Anderson a lot and it was great. I felt very pleased w/ the way she gave his talk.

I came across 1 Nephi 6:5, "Wherefore, the things which are pleasing unto the world I do not write, but the things which are pleasing unto God and unto those who are not of the world." I believe coupling this w/ Ephesians 4:15 teaches a lot about revealing the words of the prophets to others:

15 But speaking the ^atruth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the ^bhead, even Christ:

We are under obligation in our stewardships to teach the truth in love. I believe timing is important in speaking the truth in love, but we ought not to fear speaking the truth out of rejection of the people, for, how would Alma have heard Abinadi if he decided the people weren't ready for his words.

I'm grateful for the words of the prophets. I'm grateful for revelation. I'm grateful for those that have not feared the people and taught me the truth.