Houston Texas Temple

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints builds temples all around the world where faithful members go to learn more of Jesus Christ and his plan, receive ordinances for themselves, and perform vicarious work for their deceased ancestors. These temples are beautifully constructed both inside and out. They are designed to direct our thoughts heavenward and seal families together for eternity. The redemptive work that is performed here is not to be found anywhere else on the earth. All people are invited to experience for themselves the grandeur and blessings of temple work by qualifying themselves to enter the House of the Lord.  In the meantime, I'll be taking you through the A to Z of our temples.

HOUSTON TEXAS TEMPLE

The marvellous Houston Texas Temple

"Houston, there is no problem here!"

The Houston Texas Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of my favourite temples. It's interior attracts my eye with its castle-like appearance, columns, and design that draws your gaze upwards.

The Houston Texas Temple at night

Despite its grand appearance, temples are not exactly built to impress the outside world or boast of wealth and riches. No-one actually lives in the temple; no-one calls it their home. A Temple President and his wife serve for a short period of time voluntarily in a temple, along with others who are either called or offer their time to work in the temple. There are no wages paid for any work done in the temple. Once a temple is dedicated, it becomes the house of the Lord Jesus Christ.

We attend the temple as guests to the Lord's house. As it is His house, one must meet certain standards of worthiness to enter. One must certify to an authorised officer that he/she is living in obedience to the commandments and standards the church sets.

As you can see, the cost is rather high to plan, build and maintain the many beautiful temples the Church owns around the world. A way the Church finances temples is through the tithing of its members. Members are invited to contribute 10% of their income to fund church projects, of which temple-building is one. During temple recommend interviews with authorised officers, members are asked about their adherence to the law of tithing. 

As for me, I'm happy to contribute 10% to a very good cause that I genuinely love. When temples are built, I can know in some small way, I have helped to finance these glorious buildings.

"For the temple is a house of God,
A place of love and beauty,
I'll prepare myself while I am young;
This is my sacred duty."

(From the Children's Songbook)

Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints