Years ago, while we were on an assignment together, Elder L. Tom Perry shared how he and his companion regularly ministered to a sister who lived alone in a rough Boston neighborhood. When Elder Perry and his companion arrived, the sister cautiously directed, “Slide your temple recommends under the door.” Only after seeing the temple recommends would she unbolt multiple locks and open the door. Of course, I am not saying ministering companionships need temple recommends. But I love the thought that as those who honor covenants minister, homes unlock and hearts open.
"Ministering," General Conference April 2023. See L. Tom Perry, “Strive to Be Temple Worthy” (Ricks College devotional, Sept. 19, 1989), byui.edu/devotionalsandspeeches.
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