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Marriage
True to the Faith
The covenant of eternal marriage is necessary for exaltation. Preparing for Marriage If you are single, prepare yourself carefully for marriage.
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Chapter 55: A Revelation about Marriage: July 1843
Doctrine and Covenants Stories
Joseph Smith asked the Lord some questions about marriage. They will live with God and will become like Him.Doctrine and Covenants 132:1–29Jesus also told Joseph about the history of marriage among His people who lived anciently.Doctrine and Covenants 132:34–39
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Lesson 10: Eternal Marriage
The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part A
Eternal marriage in the temple is the only marriage that will continue after death. The Blessings of Eternal Marriage President Lorenzo Snow taught: “When two Latter-day Saints are united together in marriage, promises are made to them concerning their offspring that reach from eternity to eternity.
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Resolving Conflicts in Marriage
Family Home Evening Resource Book
Sometimes in our desire to have an ideal marriage, we set unrealistic goals and expectations for our spouses. Such inconsistency results only in frustration, loss of the Spirit, and ultimate defeat.” (Carlos E. Asay, in Conference Report, Oct. 1981, p. 93; or Ensign, Nov. 1981, p. 68.) In resolving conflicts in marriage, we must concentrate on our own weaknesses.
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Marriage
Family Home Evening Resource Book
Lesson 2: Blessings of Eternal Marriage To help family members understand the blessings of eternal marriage, have them compare temple marriage and civil marriage. You could have two columns under the questions, one labeled “Temple Marriage” and one labeled “Civil Marriage.” Have the family answer each question for both a temple and a civil marriage and put their answers in the appropriate column.
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Chapter 38: Eternal Marriage
Gospel Principles
Eternal Marriage Is Essential for Exaltation Many people in the world consider marriage to be only a social custom, a legal agreement between a man and a woman to live together. Eternal Marriage Must Be Performed by Proper Authority in the Temple An eternal marriage must be performed by one who holds the sealing power.
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Achieving Oneness in Marriage
Family Home Evening Resource Book
However, if both honor their gospel commitments, the marriage can certainly become a celestial marriage. The marriage can be successful so long as selfishness does not enter in.” (Spencer W. Kimball, Marriage and Divorce, pp. 19–22.)
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Chapter 6: Mature Intimacy: Courtship and Marriage
A Parent’s Guide
President Lorenzo Snow related the blessings that can come from such a marriage:“When two Latter-day Saints are united together in marriage, promises are made to them concerning their offspring that reach from eternity to eternity. The challenges and rewards of marriage come as two people learn to be one.
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The Family: A Proclamation to the World
The Family: A Proclamation to the World
English approval: 5/08. 35602 We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan.
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Lesson 35: The Eternal Family
Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A
Temple marriage is the beginning of an eternal family unit. Ask them to explain why eternal marriage is important to them.
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Lesson 4: The Purpose of Priesthood Ordinances
Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B
Temple Marriage The ordinance of temple marriage is also necessary for us to become like our Father in Heaven. How does knowing that your marriage can be eternal make a difference in your marriage and your other family relationships?
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Step 1: Identify Your Ancestors
A Member’s Guide to Temple and Family History Work: Ordinances and Covenants
The index is also a valuable genealogical resource, containing dates and places of birth, christening, or marriage; and names of parents, spouses, or children.• Family History Library Catalog™. Events or records you can use, in order of preference, are—• Birth, christening, or adult christening.• Marriage.• Census, will, or probate record.• Death, burial, or o
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Lesson 14: Withstanding the Evils of the World
The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B
Within the sacred covenant of marriage, such relationships are according to His plan. The remedy for most marriage stress is not in divorce.
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Chastity
True to the Faith
It is ordained of God for the creation of children and for the expression of love within marriage. Determine now that you will never do anything outside of marriage to arouse the powerful emotions that must be expressed only in marriage.
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Lesson Thirty-three: They Twain Shall Be One
Family Home Evening Resource Book
Marriage is] without beginning of days or end of years. Ask them to tell what things they feel are necessary if a marriage is to be successful and happy.
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Lesson 34: Moral Cleanliness
Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A
Because this is a divine power, He has commanded all of His children to use it correctly and reserve it only for marriage. Within the sacred covenant of marriage, such relationships are according to His plan.
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Introduction
A Parent’s Guide
Marriage covenants, whether secularly or ecclesiastically made, lose their efficacy when a marriage partner violates the trust of the other by adulterous acts of any kind.Intimacy is related to the level of trust and confidence that exists between two people or within a family. This is particularly true when a marriage partner shares information with another person about physical relations between husband and wife.Preparation for maintaining an appropriate level of confidence in marriage begins in the family.
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Teaching about Procreation and Chastity
Family Home Evening Resource Book
There is a proper time (marriage) for this spark of divinity to find expression with a proper person (my wife or husband). Self-mastery now will help me be capable of a celestial love and a celestial marriage.
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Lesson 9: Chastity and Modesty
The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part A
Outside of marriage, sexual relations are serious sins that stain the lives of those involved. Children must also be taught that the Lord has commanded that sexual relations be reserved for marriage.
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Lesson 20: Settling Family Problems Harmoniously
Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A
The marriage can be successful so long as selfishness does not enter in. Elder Boyd K. Packer counseled: “As you enter the marriage covenant, [you should never speak] a cross word—not one.
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