Which Kingdom of Heaven Will I Inherit? // Choosing Glory - Lili Anderson PART 1

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You can watch part 2 of this interview here:
• Family Proclamation: B...
0:00 - What does it mean to “Choose Glory”?
5:41 - Behaviors of the Telestial Realm
9:57 - Behaviors of the Terrestrial Realm
11:16 - Behaviors of the Celestial Realm
14:53 - If I Died Today, Which Kingdom Would I Inherit?
16:43 - We’ll Receive the Kingdom we TRULY DESIRE
19:29 - More than Just FUTURE Glory
21:12 - Making it to the Millennium (terrestrial state)
24:17 - Navigating Our Telestial World
26:26 - Can I Repent of Telestial Living AFTER This Life?
28:23 - Counterfeits of the Celestial
36:49 - 2nd Coming Cutoff vs. Final Judgement
39:12 - “Be Ye Therefore Perfect” = FINAL Celestial State
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[@BisayangHilaw]

“When the Gospel is preached to the spirits in prison, the success attending that preaching will be far greater than that attending the preaching of our Elders in this life. I believe there will be very few indeed of those spirits who will not gladly receive the Gospel when it is carried to them. The circumstances there will be a thousand times more favorable” (“Discourse by President Lorenzo Snow,” Millennial Star, Jan. 22, 1894, 50).

[@lasvegashula]

❤❤❤

[@garysanders8740]

That may be true for previous dispensation, but not for the gentile nations living on the earth while the gospel is preach. They forfeit their opportunity, and won't believe it just like here. The hope we have is when the gospel wasn't on the earth, along with the heathen nations now, who will gladly receive it. Those are the one that may be blessed to enter into the Joy of the Lord! This is my excitement too!

[@xrpreacher6000]

I HIGHLY recommend everyone who watches this to please go watch President Oaks talk "Kingdoms of Glory" once again after hearing all of this. He spells it out very clearly and is ordained to do so with a Holy calling as a special witness. HIGHLY recommend.

[@mrmeditate790]

I wouldn't listen to his talk. Especially after lying that sexual conversion therapy didn't take place during his tenure as BYU president when it clearly did.

[@michaelbennett7561]

You'll inherit the kingdom that you choose, as demonstrated by your faith and actions.

[@zadiawilson2201]

Yup. We'll choose it based on where we are comfortable, because we take our desires with us.

[@confusedwhynot]

Thank you so much for sharing this message. It is so important for all of us to desire and put in the effort to be God's people.

[@hayla23]

I love Dr. Anderson! Great discussion!! Thank you! 😊

[@davidk7672]

Cain was living a telestial life much the same way Laman and Lemuel were. Their attitude was summarized in Moses 5:16 when Cain said: "Who is the Lord that I should know him?" That pretty much sums up one too many of our youth in the church today, who like Cain, Laman and Lemuel were raised in good church families with righteous parents but for many reasons grow up to be "past feeling" When Satan told Cain to make an offering unto the Lord knowing very well what the outcome would be, in a similar way we sometimes make the same "offerings" to the Lord in our attempts to seek approval or for some side agenda and then like Cain are angry at God when our offering is not accepted because our heart(intentions/motives/lifestyle)are not right.

[@craigmoore5394]

That describes me so often. Very sobering.

[@katmmcdonald]

“Satan is raging, and he is glamorizing telestial law.” What an important quote to remember and teach our children.

[@awatchman-um7vy]

Repent of your ignorance!

[@kandraowens555]

“Weakness doesn’t keep us out, it is rebellion”. Loved this discussion!!

[@emjames9865]

Oh, I love this! Dr. Anderson was one of my most favorite teachers. She has such a wonderful way of making the Gospel of Jesus Christ apply to real self improvement in daily life.

[@robertlewis7208]

Be true be honest act with integrity the Savior will cover us keep moving forward

[@tamragoodrich6067]

Thats what Ive always told my husband and others, that if you really to go to Celestial Kingdom, you will go with God's help!

[@Icanonlyimagn7891]

Wonderful discussion! Helped me have a different perspective in life. Love your channel so much! So spirit and light filled! ☀️❤️

[@xrpreacher6000]

Thank you for this wonderful podcast episode. I learned a lot! I wanted to point out what you said right here at this timestamp 15:22 . With sincere care about this topic, I think we individually do ourselves a great disservice by saying or thinking that when we die we "fall into" one of three kingdoms. The truth is that we ascend here and now into higher degrees of Glory through the grace of Christ. I definitely understand what you are trying to say and the Spirit of where you are coming from, but sometimes we don't even realize what we are saying by the words we choose. That choice to be and think Celestial is here and now every single day. We ascend/progress spiritually as we learn, do, and become like our Father in Heaven. The decisions and words and thoughts we choose to never offend the Spirit must be intentional. God's work and Glory is infinite and intentional; so too will be ours if we want it... through Christ. I hope I don't ever think or speak of ascending into God's presence through Christ's grace as falling into a category. Much love. ❤️

[@Wadekapc7]

Excellent! I’ve listened to President Oaks talk on this subject at least 25 times and others apostles talks related to it and it’s wonderful to hear more about this topic which I enjoy. I feel like the temple is a key in the perfection where as was noted completeness it helps us be complete. Complete in the attributes of Christ in our sphere so we do the best we can yoked to him because he’s already completed everything. I think the laws of the celestial kingdom are really truly learned in the temple that’s where it’s taught more clearly on home to become celestial as we know and the scriptures. I enjoyed her comments on using the word rebellion well said. Also reminds me of a talk other Bedner gave in the last five years about agency. Once we choose the kingdom of God that individual agency really becomes representative agency and why we need the Holy Ghost help us be representative of the savior which ultimately guides us through this path learning about in celestial sphere if that makes sense it’s great talk you’ll have to look it up about moral agency.

[@germanslice]

That would be right, because the Lord has got my hands all busy collecting up the genealogy for the temple that is how he wants me to gather israel because I have a special typing ability to get alot of work done in such a short time. Bringing the names to family search that the temple dosen't yet have to help the other saints. And that is how I was to spend my time in the kingdom because I didn't have all of the blessings of the gospel here in this life as the others had so this was God's answer to me to keep myself all busy in the kingdom laboring for all the dead..That Protected from all the bad stuff going on in the world because of being busy instead in gathering Israel as I was called as a Family History Worker. So I know its no coincidence that the Lord wants me busy doing all this gathering work for the temple as his coming continues to draw more nearer. It reminds me of the Parable of Gathering in all the wheat to secure them into the garners. (temples) so because the Lord has me busy doing this work, I don't have time for engaging in all the telestial things of this world.........

[@pauljessee8611]

What’s the name of Elder Oaks talk?

[@WendyStucki]

Kingdoms of Glory.

[@terryjohnson1674]

@@pauljessee8611 kingdoms of glory

[@utahman-pr8qe]

This was a GREAT DISCUSSION! Thank you SO MUCH for bringing Dr. Lili Anderson. She has such an honest, simple, and POWERFUL approach to any gospel topic, but, more than that, she grounds it all in the gospel and its truths and that makes the whole difference and gives power to her teachings and observations. SUCH A POWERFUL SEGMENT! I love it. Please, bring her back soon. This was AWESOME in every way. Thank you!

[@paulaburt1]

Love her!!!!!!!!

[@mariejones1928]

Better still than doing good for a 'reward' is doing good because we love to, we want to. A desire to help and serve out of love, a desire to bring happiness to others.

[@awatchman-um7vy]

The only thing a mormon brings to others is deception and absolute ungodliness. Repent!

[@danieldunbar2956]

Awesome stuff

[@Hawkquill]

My understanding if a person dies now we will either end up in the paradise or prison. Most LDS should end up in the paradise living a Terrestrial law. Then at the second coming be part of the mellenium (Terrestrial Kingdom) then in the mellenium we will strive to establish Zion. In D&C 105:5 it says; 5 And Zion cannot be built up unless it is by the principles of the law of the celestial kingdom; otherwise I cannot receive her unto myself. So to establish Zion we will be taught Celestial law in the mellenium so by the time the mellenium is over we should be living Celestial law. We live the law above the kingdom in which we are in. So when the planet moves forward we move with it. I think in a Telestial world it's very difficult to live Celestial as we would have to cut ourselves off from the world and live the united order. Which would be difficult being in a world where Babylon is the norm. Although Enoch managed it, but you would not be able to let anyone in. It would have to be a walled city, and to enter you would have to be Temple worthy and have an upgraded Celestial recommend to be there. Only the pure in heart will enter. D&C 97:21 21 Therefore, verily, thus saith the Lord, let Zion rejoice, for this is Zion-the pure in heart; therefore, let Zion rejoice, while all the wicked shall mourn. POGP Moses 7:18 18 And the Lord called his people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind, and dwelt in righteousness; and there was no poor among them. Trouble with the church is we are not currently of one mind and heart this woke nonsense has devided us. They say only a remnant will return to build Zion probably for this reason. Stick with the prophets, if they are wrong about anything God will correct it, not us.

[@holyroller4391]

For once I mostly agree with someone. Besides what you said about us living the terrestrial law. A few might be living that law but most can't even live the telestial law. So many are walking in darkness that think they walk in the light.

[@ericacluff5189]

I read Sister Anderson’s book, ‘Choosing Glory’ and LOVED it!! Thank you so much for this discussion. “Choosing glory” and “thinking celestial” have changed my perspective in day-to-day living. Love your insights!

[@agoodlittlewitch]

I went to a fireside with Lili when I was first dating my husband and it was INVALUABLE!!! I LOVE HER!!!!!

[@awatchman-um7vy]

Well, sadly, you will also be going to the lake of fire for all eternity with her as well. Repent!

[@tassiegirl50]

Very interesting… really enjoyed it, thankyou. Hope I can get the book delivered to Aus! ❤🇦🇺

[@heatherrichiesilveira731]

Love it all. Just a quick thought about form. I noticed that for myself, when I start to phrase examples very heavily using "they" or "them" as categorical examples, I feel like that's usually a time where I recognize something in my own heart that needs healing. It can be valuable to reframe some of those examples. In the case of speaking about the choices of people that we know, it takes speaking in a judgmental way, or viewing through a judgemental lens, to come to some of the conclusions that we do. If we notice weaknesses and others, and then choose to talk about those weaknesses and connect our own dots, this can sometimes lead to everyone being edified, but sometimes it can lead to us being more confirmed within our own frame of reference unless inclined toward compassion. Sometimes it can be helpful to just reframe something in compassion because that's when we remember who our Savior is, the role that He plays in our lives, and what He does for us, as well as what He is willing to do for others. I believe that part of thinking celestial, when it comes to the weaknesses of others, is developing a sensitivity to their needs more than an ability to discern their weaknesses. 💙🙏🪷🙏

[@Lightworker_toapostle]

Excellent discussion ✨️

[@sophiecampbell7527]

So insightful! Look forward to part two. Thank You for your channel and your work in sharing your insights, research, study and testimony. 😊

[@beckywalton5200]

I love Lili and her book!! It’s phenomenal.

[@evalinavallo5009]

I love listening to Lili!

[@A.R.0292]

What a wonderful conversation! I will definitely read her book.

[@georgianielsen7136]

THANK YOU for this, it was so relevant and helpful. I have shared it with many because we discussed this in Relief Society yesterday.

[@Eli12344]

I always wanted to know more about this topic. Often/lately I've been thinking about exactly what this video is talking. I just came from the link and bought the book. Thank you so much. 😊❤

[@mariellaowens3929]

This was a really good talk; thank you for sharing I and really invested and would love the part 2

[@loganhubbard2]

Just some perspective from somebody who hasn’t “harnessed the natural man.” I would argue that none of us are celestial beings while here on earth. There were a few times during this video when it was discussed that we wouldn’t be in the celestial realm typically until later in life. This may serve to make a lot of people nervous about their ability or some requirement to reach that level here. I have struggled w addiction my whole life. So harnessing the natural man is a tall order and something I work on everyday with varying levels of success. I think this life if about progress. Not perfection. And since we all start at different places and have much different weaknesses and strengths, it’s tough to put our level of success on a chart. I think we should focus more on working really hard every day, being prayerful, humble, and asking our loving and merciful Heavenly Father to help us to reach our potential, which is something only He knows. As always, I could be wrong and I’m sure at the very least I’m missing some things. But these are my thoughts.

[@YellowYosh0184i5o]

Love this thought! "The lord loves effort" - President Nelson, Becoming More in Christ: The Parable of the Slope By Elder Clark G. Gilbert, and that one old Thomas s monson one where he talks about how the lord cares more about what direction we are facing vs how far along on the path we are or whatever that quote is. So many good talks that address this one. Keep up the good work, Christ is refining you in the process. Much love!

[@trustitcoaching]

Wow. Didn't make it past the first 10 minutes. So many absolutes, so many judgements. I see it with such a different perspective. Good luck.

[@sagegallagher]

Only having the form could also be labeled narcissistic--thinking you can have the reward without the work.

[@terryjohnson1674]

by the way i love your poscast.

[@getkraken8064]

You noted Satan " goes for the gold" and offers a counterfeit celestial behavior. And that same principle makes me see even more clearly why it is, then, that Satan most desires to sit in the temple of God, proclaiming he is God, and must be worshiped, as per Bookf of Daniel. He seeks to enforce a theocratic celestial government, with him as Christ instead of the Savior. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

[@awatchman-um7vy]

You have spoken absolute unbiblical ignorance and have only shown how totally Biblically illiterate mormons are. Repent!

[@Victoriaflady]

Amazon nor Deseret book has a hard copy listed as available. Where would I get a hard copy?

[@beckywalton5200]

I love your videos and this was a great one but can you help me with something? Can you point in the scriptures where it says we will have the thousand years during the millennium to perfect ourselves? I’ve heard this many times throughout my years in the church but cannot find anything scriptural to back it up. It’s a bit confusing when we know the resurrection of the just starts AT Christs coming. The judgment starts then. Either you will get caught up to meet him in the clouds, remain on earth and abide the day (not burned at His coming) or you are burned at his coming. When is the final judgment? And how does it differ because judgment is being made at the moment of His coming. We’re separated into categories then…right? At His coming…. And in D&C 76:73-79 the terrestrial are described as those who are not valiant in the testimony of Jesus Christ. I guess we need to all study and ponder what it means to be valiant in the testimony of Jesus Christ. 🫶 Thanks for what you do. I’m a huge fan of your videos.

[@terryjohnson1674]

How is it possible for all of us to live on earth "during" the millenium if there are those who are resurrected with celestial bodies (twinkled at the "age of a tree")? don't they move on to greater things? according to the D&C Abraham< Isaac, and Jacob already have their exaltation. will they be living on earth during the millenium?

[@alexanderv7702]

I know my heart ♥ It is wicked; it is unrepentant; I am a hypocrite; and a poor wretch in need of Christ.

[@Icanonlyimagn7891]

And don’t forget you are a beloved creation and child of God. He knows you live in a mortal world learning how to seek and desire Him. He knows you are in school and will fail more than you succeed, because that’s HOW we learn.

[@anichols2760]

Sounds like Alma (later a prophet). The arms of safety fall over those who engage in the repentance process. You will be safe as you try and try and try again. There is no one size fits all expectation. There is a standard to aim for but the Lord is merciful to all who repent. And there is no tier of righteous, most righteous, etc. this isnt a competition and every soul is equal in value which value is endless and immeasurable.

[@Icanonlyimagn7891]

@@anichols2760 Love your comment! I totally agree, it’s turning our hearts to Christ, he fills us with more light. We all sin and fall short… it’s the turning back, giving Him our hearts, and that process invites Him to change us. ☀️❤️☀️

[@melissahall5610]

I am pretty sure that the handbook says nothing about a dress code for church. There are people that are making rules where they are not.

[@LDaw_96]

But I try to be good. I want to do right but I can’t be celestial without my family and ALL my family have left the church and don’t believe there is a God. If I can’t have my family I don’t want to be there. Then in this day and age we have two mommies and two daddies, divorces, no marriage,…. This is a very messy world. When celestial world is so tied to eternal families it can be so hard to wrap my brain around how it can be untangled. And how do I keep hope in my heart when my family is determined to take a didn’t different path? I don’t want another family. I want my family.

[@trentogden5450]

When you meet your heavenly parents and f, you’ll want to live with them more than your earthly family…or not. It’s your choice. Whoever ‘loves Mother or Father more than me is not worthy of me.’ Don’t settle. You’ll have a Celestial family one day if you live worthy of one.

[@trustitcoaching]

Trust Jesus my friend. Nobody knows what they are talking about. They just think they do. We live in a fallen state, this world is not the time to be Celestial. I don't know one person who is celestial. Not even close.... Nor do you! The majority think it's a place- a destination- a KINGDOM. it's hilarious. Jesus will make it all work for your FAVOR. HE's good at it.. WE are not. We can't even explain it.

[@YellowYosh0184i5o]

Love and healing your way. 💛 Im in the same boat, some things that the spirit has spoken to my soul is that Jesus has told us "all flesh is in my hands" and "be still and know that I am God". God loves our loved ones just as much as we do, he has a perfect plan and while in this moment we can't see how it's going to work out ideally for ourselves and the ones we love it WILL he has promised that. Trust in God, love your family, follow Jesus Christ. 💛 We will have so many very happy surprises in the next life I truly believe, and your family will always be able to be special to you. We will all be very happy again someday and we'll be able to look back on this "school" of life and realize how infinitely perfect, loving, and happy the Lord's plan is. Dont worry, "Be not afraid only believe" you can always know you can trust in Jesus Christ. He will get you through your sorrow and will always love and want the best and help the people you love too.

[@Meemer33]

When I was a primary teacher, instead of bringing treats on fast Sunday, I brought stickers. The kids learned that we didn’t eat treats on fast Sunday and they looked forward to getting the stickers instead.

[@BazSupport]

She is pretty brutal on the return missionary example. I think its a miracle any young man or woman wants to try on the cloak of terrestial kingdom as a missionary for 2 years

[@CMZIEBARTH]

I've heard the term "theodemocracy."

[@tamragoodrich6067]

I thought those that were resurrected at beg of Millennium were Celestial....

[@lynettejones6669]

Don't think it is harder now It is just more obvious And this here are here to prepare the earth for Christ to win.

[@nancid5265]

Do these AI images creep anyone else out?

[@twillu5193]

Going from Telestial to Celestial? Alma the Younger would argue you otherwise.

[@meghanschwanke1133]

Who is our Father in Heaven? -so why not?

[@TrueMillennial]

She points out in the book that there are exceptions but seeing angelic visions are also an exception…

[@holyroller4391]

No your not living the celestial law. Most aren't living the terrestrial law. And if you can't even live the terrestrial law your not going anywhere good.

[@hollayevladimiroff131]

This is all unbiblical.

[@sokatsui2051]

The three degrees of heaven are mentioned in 1 and 2 corinthians. We believe in ongoing revelation from our prophet Russel M Nelson.

[@johnvillaflor2723]

Its in the bible. You just dont know it, because it wasnt taught by your church.

[@hollayevladimiroff131]

@@johnvillaflor2723 My church teaches what is in the bible, can you tell me where in the bible it talks about a telestrial level of heaven, this is a made up word, nowhere on earth is this word known or valid. Please stop spinning the falsehoods.