D&C 137:7-10 7 Thus came the voice of the Lord unto me, saying: All who have died without a knowledge of this gospel, who would have received it if they had been permitted to tarry, shall be heirs of the celestial kingdom of God; 8 Also all that shall die henceforth without a knowledge of it, who would have received it with all their hears, shall be heirs of the kingdom; 9 For I, the Lord, Will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire f their hearts. 10 And I also beheld that all children who die before they arrive at the years of accountability are saved in the celestial kingdom of heaven. HISTORICAL SETTING Joseph Smith received this vision in the Kirtland Temple while participating in the administration of part of the special blessing. DOCTRINAL TEACHING Those who died without a knowledge of the gospel but would have accepted and lived it shall inherit the celestial kingdom. Children who die before age eight also enter the celestial kingdom. MISSIONARY APPLICATION Help others know that God has provided a way for everyone who is willing to receive the gospel and become heirs to the celestial kingdom. PERSONAL APPLICATION Determine now to always take every opportunity to do vicarious work in the temple for those who died without the opportunity to receive needed ordinances.
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