In Mormonism, being temple worthy means living in full obedience to the standards of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and being approved to enter a temple. Members are interviewed by their local leaders, who determine their worthiness to hold a temple recommend—a card that grants access to temple ordinances.
During the interview, members are asked about their beliefs and conduct, including whether they pay a full tithe, follow the Word of Wisdom, live the law of chastity, and sustain the prophet and church leaders. A recommend is valid for two years and must be renewed through another interview. Those considered temple worthy may participate in sacred temple ordinances such as endowments, sealings, and baptisms for the dead.
Biblical Christianity teaches that no one is made worthy to approach God through obedience or moral effort. Because of Jesus’ perfect life and sacrifice, all who trust in him are fully accepted and made worthy before God by grace alone (Romans 3:21–24; Hebrews 10:19–22).
