Sacredness

Sacredness attaches to what is ancient, for religion clings to the mores and novelty has always been regarded as sacrilege. 88:6.4 92:2.2

Beware the danger of attaching sacredness to nonsacred, for true religion lies in heartfelt loyalty to highest convictions. 155:3.5

False fear of sacredness hinders the acceptance of new light and truth from the gospel. 159:4.9

The truth about the Jewish people reveals that much of what is seen as sacred history is simply ordinary profane history. 97:9.29

The sacred often appears to be common, just as Jesus taught about spiritual growth in celestial mansions. 167:6.3

To those who work with Jesus, all things are sacred, even earthly labor becomes a service to God the Father. 181:2.19

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Altar of un-hewn stone 92:2.2 — Ex 20:25; Dt 27:5-6.
• Roasted meat & bread 92:2.2 — Ex 12:8.