D & C 64:33 Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great. All of us crave the love of our spouse and children. The celestial kingdom will be full of this love. In order for us to get there, we must learn to love in small ways, everyday, consistently, always putting love first.
From Elder Bednar's October General Conference address "No one event may appear to be very impressive or memorable. Our consistency in doing seemingly small things can lead to significant spiritual results." I would apply this to the acts of love that we give to each other. We have the power to create the celestial kingdom in our homes...
Author Jennifer James in Latter-Day Divorce and Beyond used the scriptural parable of the pearl of great price and explained that we must 'sell all' to obtain this most desirable love.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
From the book Marriage & Divorce by Spencer W. Kimball (Deseret Book Company 1976), p.12, "The divorce itself does not constitute the entire evil, but the very acceptance of divorce as a cure is also a serious sin of this generation. Because a program or a pattern is universally accepted is not evidence that it is right."
I saw this serious sin in others when I was going through my divorce. The biggest way that I saw this sin was in the way people would get together and gossip and criticize the spouses of friends and family (subtly tearing away at that marriage). There would even be mention of divorce at times as being an option for the family member or friend to be 'rid' of the horrible trial of being married to an unacceptable spouse. I realized that the covenant of marriage was being attacked from within the extended family and by friends even by those who had made temple covenants themselves.
As always, we think we can see easily the sins of others and fail to recognize the same behavior, thought patterns in ourselves. But I did find similar feelings, thoughts in myself and realized also that not only do I want to repent and avoid this sin, but I must in all ways uphold and support the most sacred covenant of marriage, and began to look for ways to do this.
I would love comments and suggestions for ways that others have found to uphold and support the marriage covenant.
I saw this serious sin in others when I was going through my divorce. The biggest way that I saw this sin was in the way people would get together and gossip and criticize the spouses of friends and family (subtly tearing away at that marriage). There would even be mention of divorce at times as being an option for the family member or friend to be 'rid' of the horrible trial of being married to an unacceptable spouse. I realized that the covenant of marriage was being attacked from within the extended family and by friends even by those who had made temple covenants themselves.
As always, we think we can see easily the sins of others and fail to recognize the same behavior, thought patterns in ourselves. But I did find similar feelings, thoughts in myself and realized also that not only do I want to repent and avoid this sin, but I must in all ways uphold and support the most sacred covenant of marriage, and began to look for ways to do this.
I would love comments and suggestions for ways that others have found to uphold and support the marriage covenant.
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