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Doctrine and Covenants 131

1–4, Celestial marriage is essential to exaltation in the highest heaven; 5–6, How men are sealed up unto eternal life is explained; 7–8, All spirit is matter.

1In the celestial glory there are three heavens or degrees;

In the celestial glory there are…
Doctrine and Covenants 131:1 In the celestial glory there are…

2And in order to obtain the highest, a man must enter into this order of the priesthood [meaning the new and everlasting covenant of marriage];

For the highest glory, what covenant do you enter?
Doctrine and Covenants 131:2 For the highest glory, what covenant do you enter?

3And if he does not, he cannot obtain it.

4He may enter into the other, but that is the end of his kingdom; he cannot have an increase.

5(May 17th, 1843.) The more sure word of prophecy means a man’s knowing that he is sealed up unto eternal life, by revelation and the spirit of prophecy, through the power of the Holy Priesthood.

6It is impossible for a man to be saved in ignorance.

7There is no such thing as immaterial matter. All spirit is matter, but it is more fine or pure, and can only be discerned by purer eyes;

8We cannot see it; but when our bodies are purified we shall see that it is all matter.