New Testament Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

He told them that divorce was not ordained of God.) Why did Moses allow divorce among the Israelites? Jesus taught that in a perfect world, such as the celestial kingdom, divorce does not exist.

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B

Divorce: “If it doesn’t work, give up.” 5. The remedy for most marriage stress is not in divorce.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 3

President Kimball quoted a survey showing that “only about one out of seven non-member spouses would be converted and baptized into the Church” (“Marriage and Divorce,” p. 152).4. Emotions must not wholly determine decisions, but the mind and the heart, strengthened by fasting and prayer and serious consideration, will give one a maximum chance of marital happiness” (“Marriage and Divorce,” p. 144).

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Marriage and Family Relations Participant’s Study Guide

We all have a long way to go to become as Christlike as our leaders have urged us to become.“Ceaseless pinpricking,” as President Spencer W. Kimball called it, can deflate almost any marriage (“Marriage and Divorce,” 1976 Devotional Speeches of the Year [1977], 148). Some of the most difficult challenges in marriage arise in the area of finances. “The American Bar Association … indicated that 89 percent of all divorces could be traced to quarrels and accusations over money” (Marvin J. Ashton, “One for the Money,” Ensign, July 1975, 72).

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Marriage and Family Relations Participant’s Study Guide

Divorce attorneys would need to transfer to other fields and divorce courts would be padlocked.Two individuals approaching the marriage altar must realize that to attain the happy marriage which they hope for they must know that marriage is not a legal coverall, but it means sacrifice, sharing, and even a reduction of some personal liberties. During the depression of the 1930s there was a definite drop in divorce.

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Young Women Manual 3

President Spencer W. Kimball explained, ‘Without proper and successful marriage, one will never be exalted’ (Marriage and Divorce [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1976], p. 24)” (Dallin H. Oaks, in Conference Report, Oct. 1993, p. 100; or Ensign, Nov. 1993, p. 74).2. It cannot be purchased with money; it cannot be taken for nothing” (Spencer W. Kimball, Marriage and Divorce [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1976], p. 12).5.

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Young Women Manual 3

A hasty marriage, like a risky business deal, can end in a painful divorce or an unhappy family life. Explain that President Spencer W. Kimball said: “Marriage is perhaps the most vital of all the decisions and has the most far-reaching effects, for it has to do not only with immediate happiness, but eternal joys as well” (Marriage and Divorce [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1976], p. 11).

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball

Married couples enjoy a harmonious and eternal relationship when they remain true to the Lord and to each other. From the Life of Spencer W. Kimball Before his call to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Spencer W. Kimball was part-owner of an

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Marriage and Family Relations Instructor’s Manual

If we are not careful, some of what we offer as constructive criticism is actually destructive” (see Conference Report, Apr. 1995, 85; or Ensign, May 1995, 64–65; see also Spencer W. Kimball, “Marriage and Divorce,” 1976 Devotional Speeches of the Year [1977], 148).

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Young Women Manual 2

It affects not only the two people involved, but also their families and particularly their children and their children’s children down through the many generations” (Spencer W. Kimball, Marriage and Divorce [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1976], p. 10).

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball

The Lord commands us to forgive others so that we may be forgiven of our own sins and be blessed with peace and joy. From the Life of Spencer W. Kimball When President Spencer W. Kimball taught about seeking forgiveness, he also emphasized the vital

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A

Troubles and problems will draw [partners] together into unbreakable unions if there is total unselfishness there” (Marriage and Divorce [1976], 19, 22).

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Book of Mormon Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

Purpose To encourage class members to be true disciples of Jesus Christ by following His example and by living the higher law that He taught to the Nephites. Preparation 1. Read, ponder, and pray about the following scriptures: a. 3 Nephi 12:1–12.

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Endowed from on High: Temple Preparation Seminar Teacher’s Manual

Objective To help class members understand that they must be worthy to enter the temple. Preparation 1. Well in advance of this lesson, invite the bishop or branch president to present information about the process of obtaining a temple recommend.

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

If class members ask questions about divorce or other sensitive issues, encourage them to speak with the bishop in private rather than discuss the questions in class.Suggestions for Lesson DevelopmentAttention ActivityAs appropriate, use the following activity or one of your own to begin the lesson.Invite the assigned ward member to talk about the day he or she was married in the temple (see ...

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay

Companionship is the means of perpetuating that love which brought about your union. 15Another threat to our society is the increasing number of divorces and the tendency to look upon marriage as a mere contract that may be severed at the first difficulty or misunderstanding that may arise.One of our most precious possessions is our families.

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B

One woman told how her home teachers included her and her son in their activities: “I wanted to make a fresh start after a painful divorce, so I took my young son and moved south to finish a college degree. I felt I didn’t fit in with the people at church because I was divorced, and I certainly didn’t want anyone to think I was a [burden

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Marriage and Family Relations Instructor’s Manual

Singleness, childlessness, death, and divorce frustrate ideals and postpone the fulfillment of promised blessings.

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Marriage and Family Relations Instructor’s Manual

PurposeTo remind participants that when earthly parents welcome Heavenly Father’s children into their homes, they assume responsibility to love them, cherish them, teach them, and lead them to eternal life.Preparation1. As you prepare yourself to

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Marriage and Family Relations Instructor’s Manual

There is far too much of divorce, wherein hearts are broken and sometimes lives are destroyed.

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