For the bonds of a temple sealing to remain in effect, a husband and wife must love and be faithful to each other during their marriage and continue to follow a course of Christian commitment and service throughout their lives. Even today, many people live and die without hearing the name of Jesus Christ or learning the saving principles of the gospel He taught. For those who die without those opportunities, provision has been made by a loving Heavenly Father. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that all saving ceremonies are to be performed by those living on earth in behalf of the dead. Latter-day Saints stand as proxies for their own deceased ancestors in these temple ceremonies, including baptisms and the sealing of husbands and wives, parents and children.
All temple work is binding only if it is willingly accepted by the spirits of deceased individuals.
Temples are central to Latter-day Saint belief. Participating in temple cremonies receives strong emphasis in the Church. Members are taught they have a religious obligation to trace their genealogies and perform temple rites for their ancestors. Inc. All Rights Reserved.