What is the Iron Rod?
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In the LDS church the phrase “iron rod” is immediately recognized by almost everyone. This is because it is a core part of the vision of the Tree of Life and because it by itself is quite distinct. If anyone was asked what it symbolizes, they would almost certainly respond with something similar to, “to word of God”. While this is correct, the actual realized meaning has been changed over time from God’s words to his children through the scriptures, to current leader’s words to the members.