Friday, June 22, 2012

Quotes on Marriage:


The blessing of the temple can help to strengthen a marriage.
 
"Those who understand the eternal blessings which come from the temple know that no sacrifice is too great, no price too heavy, no struggle too difficult in order to receive those blessings.” President Thomas S. Monson, The Holy Temple, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/the-holy-temple-a-beacon-to-the-world?lang=eng


The ultimate goal of having a happy family, starts with a strong marriage.
 
"The ultimate end of all activity in the Church is to see a husband and his wife and their children happy at home, protected by the principles and laws of the gospel, sealed safely in the covenants of the everlasting priesthood. Husbands and wives should understand that their first calling—from which they will never be released—is to one another and then to their children". (Elder Boyd K. Packer,  And a Little Child Will Lead Them, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/and-a-little-child-shall-lead-them?lang=eng


Great effort is required preserve a marriage.

"All should desire and seriously work to secure a marriage for eternity. Those who already have a temple marriage should do all they can to preserve it". (Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Desire, General Conference, April 2011) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/desire?lang=eng

 
Strong marriages better communities.

"When couples marry and make commitments to each other, they greatly increase their chances of economic well-being. When children are born in wedlock and have both a mom and a dad, their opportunities and their likelihood of occupational success skyrocket. And when families work and play together, neighborhoods and communities flourish, economies improve, and less government and fewer costly safety nets are required". (Elder M. Russell Ballard, That the Lost May be Found, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/that-the-lost-may-be-found?lang=eng


I thought this quote could go with many subjects, but I felt that it fit best under marriage.

 "We become what we want to be by consistently being what we want to become each day”. ( Elder Richard G. Scott,  The Transforming Power of Faith and Character, General Conference, October 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/the-transforming-power-of-faith-and-character?lang=en
Material things do not bring happiness in life or in marriage.

"Material things do not of themselves produce happiness and satisfaction and the joy of attainment on earth. Nor do they lead us to exaltation. It is nobility of character, that fabric of inner strength and conviction woven from countless righteous decisions, that gives life its direction".( Elder Richard G. Scott, The Transforming Power of Faith and Character, General Conference, October 2010) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/the-transforming-power-of-faith-and-character?lang=en

Verbalizing things in marriage make all the difference.

"Express gratitude for what your spouse does for you.Express that love and gratitude often. That will make life far richer and more pleasant and purposeful. Don’t withhold those natural expressions of love". (Elder Richard G. Scott, The Eternal Blessings of Marriage, General Conference, April 2011) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/the-eternal-blessings-of-marriage?lang=eng

The blessing of the temple continue throughout you marriage.

"The temple sealing has greater meaning as life unfolds. It will help you draw ever closer together and find greater joy and fulfillment in mortality”. (Richard G. Scott, The Eternal Blessings of Marriage, General Conference, April 2011) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/the-eternal-blessings-of-marriage?lang=eng

Righteous love helps develop good children.

" Pure love is an incomparable, potent power for good. Righteous love is the foundation of a successful marriage. It is the primary cause of contented, well-developed children".(Elder Richard G. Scott, The Eternal Blessings of Marriage, General Conference, April 2011) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/the-eternal-blessings-of-marriage?lang=eng

Patience is an importance virtue to have in marriage.

"Husbands and wives deal with their imperfections best with patience and a sense of humor. Each should stand ready to say, “I’m sorry! Please forgive me.” And each should be a peacemaker". (Elder Russell M. Nelson ,The Doctrinal Importance of Marriage, General Conference, April 2010) http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/article/worldwide-leadership-training/2012/01/the-doctrinal-importance-of-marriage-and-children?lang=eng

This quote shares what you need to to in order to have a successful marriage.

"Marriage is sanctified by family prayer morning and night and daily scripture study. Marriage is stabilized by careful financial planning, avoiding debt, and living within a budget with willing obedience to the Lord’s law of tithing. Marriage is energized by making prime time together. Marriage is protected by an absolute commitment to make it successful". (Elder Russell M. Nelson, The Doctrinal Importance of Marriage, General Conference, April 2010)http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/article/worldwide-leadership-training/2012/01/the-doctrinal-importance-of-marriage-and-children?lang=eng

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