


Can a woman be sealed multiple times?
Question Gramps, I feel sure that I know the answer to this question, but I have to ask anyway. I have a sister-in-law, works faithfully in a temple, and she says: A woman can, on this earth, be sealed to as many men as life gives her through a temple sealing,...
What Church restrictions are there after a divorce? Is adultery a “sin unto death”?
After a divorce, a Priesthood holder might receive restrictions in the Mormon Church based on the nature of his actions which resulted in divorce. In Mormonism, denying the Holy Ghost, murder in the first degree, and some cases of adultery are considered “sins unto death.”

Must a child be adopted to be sealed in the temple?
Question Dear Gramps, In the Maori culture here in New Zealand, children are sometimes born into a family, then passed to another family to rear. My question is in regard to sealings for these children. If the child dies without being officially adopted into...
Should we confess a sin to our bishop when we have already repented and felt forgiven?
Mormonism teaches that it may be known that a person has repented of his sins if he will confess them and forsake them. If a Mormon has forsaken sins and felt forgiven of the Lord, then His representative, the bishop, should not be a source of fear when approached for confession.

Can Mormons be forgiven of sins by bearing their testimonies?
It is an untrue notion in the minds of some Mormons that bearing testimony, or reaffirming the knowledge that Jesus is the Christ, will provide forgiveness for sins. Only true repentance, not bearing testimony or even making public confessions, will bring on forgiveness.

Where is it written how to trace one’s priesthood lineage?
We should trace our priesthood authority lineage through the records of the church from the highest ordination we have received.

Are pictures of Christ graven images?
Mormon churches and vistor’s center at Mormon temples often have pictures of Christ hanging up. This should not be confused with “graven images” since the pictures serve as a reminder of Christ and are neither a substitute nor something that is worshipped. This is in harmony with the intent of the Biblical commandment.

Is a written priesthood line of authority necessary?
A written record of priesthood line of authority is not necessary to exercise the priesthood, but it is a valuable thing to have.

How much should we donate as fast offerings?
When dealing with fast offerings Mormon doctrine teaches that the Lord cares more about the heart of the giver than the exact amount of money given. Mormons believe it is wise to prioritize.