The following is a guest post by Daylan Darby

What is Glory?

The first answer that comes to mind is D&C 93:36 “The glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth”. Many (most?) scriptures that use the word glory match this definition.

I’d like to limit this discussion to the dictionary use of the word glory: “praise or honor.” This usage is found in Moses 1:39 “For behold, this is my work and my glory…” and other scriptures (see http://scriptures.lds.org/tgg/glory)

We can somewhat quantify intelligence/glory (IQ tests, etc.) or light/glory (Lums), but how can we measure honor/glory? Intelligence and light have a meaningful purpose and can be used to help others. What purpose does honor/glory serve? How can praise be used to bless others?

What does glory mean to you?

An M* reader named Steve wrote to us last month (I was a little slow in contacting him, so that’s why I’m just posting this now) with some questions. They are questions I don’t really know the answers to, but I have found myself pondering questions like these recently, so I thought I’d post this and see what others think.

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One of the toughest issues to deal with for a convert like myself has been appropriate Sabbath observance. And with a growing family, it becomes ever more difficult. I’d like some input from M* readers on what they consider appropriate and inappropriate Sabbath day behavior.

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