1. What impact will Ben’s pornography have on his temple sealing?
The spirit is the teacher in the temple and according to Bruce R. Mcconkie “ So we Latter-day Saints struggle and labor and work to be worthy to get a recommend to go to the temple, for the Spirit will not dwell in an unclean tabernacle” Celestial Marriage Elder Bruce R. McConkie New Era, Jun 1978, 12-17
Ben will not be sealed in the temple. He only has the promise of a sealing if he worthily keeps the covenants he will make in the temple. However, no one can keep the covenants without the help of the spirit and he won’t have it. Yes he will be temporally married for the law of man allows his marriage to be legal. However, because of his unworthiness the temple sealing ordinance will mean little to him and without repentance it will never be of any value to him.
Bruce R. McConkie “It is required of us that we keep the commandments and sow the seeds of righteousness in order to reap the harvest of glory and honor.” Celestial Marriage Elder Bruce R. McConkie New Era, Jun 1978, 12-17. …show more content…
What really disturbs me is the deceit he is committing to answer the questions for a temple recommend. Then there is the deceit he has committed in relation to Sierra. Ben really needs to run, not walk, to his bishop and seek the help the atonement provides. He can make this right and he needs to. Help is available, forgiveness possible and happiness is not lost forever. He needs to come clean with s\Sierra and let her know he wants to repent and go in clean with her to the temple and then ask sweetly if she will wait for him to fix this. I think she