Holiness to the Lord in Everyday Life

Introduction

• Gong Family Reunion: Included a talent show and a dad jokes contest between Grandpa (Gerrit W. Gong) and an AI prompted to tell jokes in his style.
• Grandpa's Joke: "What do you call a dinosaur who crashes his car? Tyrannosaurus Wrecks."
• AI's Joke: Emphasized love and kindness, reflecting Gong's style.
• Main Message: Gospel of joy and holiness in everyday life.

Holiness in Daily Life

• Definition: Holiness sets apart for sacred purposes and infuses daily living with sacredness.
• Walking with the Lord: Involves becoming holy, as the Lord is holy.

Seven Cs of Holiness

• Communion with God
• Community and Compassion
• Commitment and Covenant with God, family, and friends
• Centered in Jesus Christ

Benefits of Religious Commitment

• Happiness & Fulfillment: Religious believers are happier and healthier.
• Life Satisfaction: Better mental and physical health, meaning and purpose, relationships, and stability.

Structural Stability

• Purpose & Inspiration: Offers clarity amidst life's challenges.
• Community of Saints: Combats isolation and loneliness.

Examples of Holiness in Everyday Life

Young Couple's Experience

• Tithing Testimony Growth: Through challenges, blessings were received.
• Facing Criticism: Learned to voice beliefs and stand strong.

Young Husband's Story

• Mission Sacrifice: Gave up college baseball for a mission.
• Post-Mission Blessings: Stronger physically; more offers; reliance on the Lord.

Senior Missionary's Story

• Father's Death & Dream: Found peace and purpose in serving a mission.
• Educational Outcomes: Connection between mission service and higher education.

Personal Challenges and Growth

• Blessing Others: Learned to pray for God's will over personal desires.

Tender Moments of Holiness

• Administrator's Testimony: Feels prayers from past individuals.
• A Sister's Faith: Continues strong despite family challenges.
• Father-Daughter Temple Experience: Bridged relationship through regular temple visits.

Personal Family Experiences

• Jean Gong's Passing: Life shaped by key decisions like baptism and migration.
• Mother's Faith: Baptism and covenant faith blessed generations.

Embracing Holiness

• Coming to the Lord: In His holy house, both members and friends.
• Temple Experiences: Non-members express desire for spiritual cleansing and power.

Conclusion

• Love of Heavenly Father: Affirmation of divine love.
• Daily Holiness: Encouragement to make holiness a daily pursuit for happiness and connection with God and others.
• Final Prayer: In the name of Jesus Christ.