Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have recieved the endowment ordinance wear a white undergarment that "…symbolizes purity and helps assure modesty, respect for the attributes of God, and, to the degree it is honored, a token of what Paul regarded as taking upon one the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:13; cf. DC 27:15). It is an outward expression of an inward covenant, and symbolizes Christlike attributes in one's mission in life. Garments bear several simple marks of orientation toward the gospel principles of obedience, truth, life, and discipleship in Christ. …
"A biblical tradition teaches that Adam and Eve, prior to their expulsion from Eden, wore sacred clothing. 'Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them' (Gen. 3:21). These were given in a context of repentance and forgiveness, and of offering sacrifice and making covenants" (Garments).
"The garment provides a constant reminder of the covenants made in the temple. …When worn properly, the garment provides protection against temptation and evil. Wearing the garment is an outward expression of an inward commitment to follow the Savior" (Temples).
"A biblical tradition teaches that Adam and Eve, prior to their expulsion from Eden, wore sacred clothing. 'Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them' (Gen. 3:21). These were given in a context of repentance and forgiveness, and of offering sacrifice and making covenants" (Garments).
"The garment provides a constant reminder of the covenants made in the temple. …When worn properly, the garment provides protection against temptation and evil. Wearing the garment is an outward expression of an inward commitment to follow the Savior" (Temples).
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