How the scriptures are linked

[Guest tomk]

I would like to generate a scripture chain.

From the following scripture -- give a scripture that is related to the scripture provided, with some brief explanation of why the scripture is linked.

I do the first few to illustrate.

Here is the first scripture in the chain:

D&C 84: 45

45 For the word of the Lord is truth, and whatsoever is truth is light, and whatsoever is light is Spirit, even the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

Word = Truth

Truth = Light

Light = Spirit (Spirit of Jesus Christ)

So...

Truth = Spirit (Spirit of Jesus Christ)

Spirit = Word

Word = Light

[Guest tomk]

D&C 88: 6-7, 40

40 For intelligence cleaveth unto intelligence; wisdom receiveth wisdom; truth embraceth truth; virtue loveth virtue; light cleaveth unto light; mercy hath compassion on mercy and claimeth her own; justice continueth its course and claimeth its own; judgment goeth before the face of him who sitteth upon the throne and governeth and executeth all things.

This scripture is linked to D&C 84:45 because it lists some of the same elements: truth and light.

Question:

How does light "cleave unto" light as it pertains to our exaltation?

[THIRDpersonviewer]

Genesis 2:24

24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

Connection: This principle of cleaving, or unity, is what brings a fullness of joy, a fullness of glory, a fullness of love. Exaltation consists of two things. The continuation of an eternal family unit. Receiving the fullness of the Father.

Also Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost are united as one because they are united and cleave to each other as light, truth, desire and purpose. How do we become one with the Father? When our light or intelligence cleaves unto Him. When we desire to do His will above all else.

Those that receive Exaltation are the ones that have a desire to increase the attributes of godliness, to cleave unto righteousness and to truth. They have the desire to be unified.

Truth is not divided.

[THIRDpersonviewer]

Ephesians 3-6

3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

Along the same lines of unity of truth and light. The Gospel is one with God, along with its administering.

[Hemidakota]

D&C 88: 6-7, 40

40 For intelligence cleaveth unto intelligence; wisdom receiveth wisdom; truth embraceth truth; virtue loveth virtue; light cleaveth unto light; mercy hath compassion on mercy and claimeth her own; justice continueth its course and claimeth its own; judgment goeth before the face of him who sitteth upon the throne and governeth and executeth all things.

This scripture is linked to D&C 84:45 because it lists some of the same elements: truth and light.

Question:

How does light "cleave unto" light as it pertains to our exaltation?

I think your answer is what Paul was stating to the Philippians in becoming Like-minded. Paul’s counsel to the Philippians is also helpful in developing greater spiritual and intellectual intimacy in marriage: “Be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” (Philip. 2:2.)

[aodan]

If we tie D&C 88:15 (And the spirit and the body are the soul of man) and D&C 25:12 (For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart...) we can decipher that the Savior is testifying that He has a physical body. It's something we already know but this connection is interesting to me.