“See that ye are not baptized unworthily; see that ye partake not of the sacrament of Christ unworthily; but see that ye do all things in worthiness, and do it in the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God; and if ye do this, and endure to the end, ye will in nowise be cast out.” (Mormon 9:29)
The passage for today puts a spotlight on the sacred responsibility of approaching holy ordinances with reverence and self-reflection. It is a call to be conscious of our standing before Heavenly Father, ensuring that when we partake of these rites—such as baptism and the sacrament—we do so in a spirit of purity and humility. Doing things “in the name of Jesus Christ” here indicates the sacredness of these ordinances, reminding us that they are more than ritual acts; they are covenantal, carried out under His divine authority. It also helps us see the concept of enduring to the end, holding true to one’s covenants and to the faith we profess, a promise that harmonises with our hope of not being “cast out” or separated from the Lord’s presence if we remain faithful.
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