Brother Riggins Testifies 'the Temple is for Me Now' in New Devotional Address

REXBURG-BYU-Idaho kicked off its devotional series for the Spring semester with Brother William Riggins, the director of the Student Honor Office. He's also the chief inclusion officer at BYU-Idaho. He shared his insights on the significance of temples in the lives of Latter-day Saints. 

During his talk titled "In the Hands of the Lord of the Harvest," he punctuated how individuals can at times forget that the temple isn't a place solely for doing the work of our ancestors, but how "the temple is as much for you, the living, right now, as it is for those on the other side of the veil."  

Riggins reminded students and faculty of how the temple is a sanctuary where individuals can learn and deepen their understanding, build their relationship with God and gain profound insights and revelation. He invited members to make the temple a priority in their lives.  

"Nothing will help you more to hold fast to the iron rod than worshipping in the temple as regularly as your circumstances permit," Riggins says.  

In an interview with BYU-Idaho Radio, Riggins explained how some people think it might be selfish to go to the temple for yourself.

"No, this is why God wants you to go there," he says. "He wants you to go there for you. It's there where He's going to show you how much He loves you. It's there where He's going to reveal truth to you. It's there where He's going to teach you who you are. It's there where He's going to help you overcome your weaknesses."  

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that temples are a haven from the outside world, and it's there where individuals will draw closer to their Heavenly Father. Members are encouraged to actively seek to participate in temple ordinances and recognize that it's a source of strength, guidance and divine connection. 

"Sister Riggins and I made a decision...that we would attend the temple [every third Saturday] ...And it was during that time that I started to see that the temple was much more than just work...[I] began to see that the temple is where you're empowered... I can't live without the temple. I've got to have it. It's my place," he said during the interview.

You can hear more about devotionals on KBYI 94.3 FM or stream them live Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. on www.byui.edu/devotionals

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