In preparing to receive the
endowment and other ordinances of the temple, we
should understand the sealing authority
of the priesthood. Jesus referred to this
authority long ago when He taught His Apostles,
"Whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall
be bound in heaven." That same authority has been
restored in these latter days. Just as priesthood is
eternal--without beginning or end--so is the effect of
priesthood ordinances that bind families together forever.