The Family: A Proclamation to the World
Lesson 4 – Marriage
Excerpt:
“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…The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity.”
Objectives:
-Marriage is ordained of God (between a man and woman)
-Importance of Temple Marriage (contrast with Civil)
-Spouses must honor covenants
Song:
Activity:
Make wedding plans. Have the children write lists of qualities they want in a spouse. They can collage that list with pictures of the temple they prefer, dresses they like (girls), colors for the reception, etc. Include a quote or scripture pertaining to the importance of Temple/Celestial marriage. The children should place this in a spot where they can refer to it regularly as a reminder to prepare for the covenants they plan to make someday. During this activity, the parents can tell stories, share memories and pictures from their wedding day, and testify as to the blessings of not lowering their standards and to how the covenants of the temple have blessed their family life.
Scriptures:
Ordained of God:
Moses 2:27-28, 3:18,21-24
Genesis 2:18, 21-24
1 Corinthians 11:11
Ephesians 5:22-33
Importance of Temple Marriage:
D & C 131:1-4
D & C 132:19
Sealing Keys:
Matthew 16:19
D & C 110:13-14, 15
Quote:
“We must have the goal not just in our minds but in our hearts. What we want is eternal life in families. We don’t just want it if that is what works out, nor do we want something approaching eternal life. We want eternal life, whatever its cost in effort, pain, and sacrifice”
(Elder Henry B. Eyring at CES fireside, ‘To Draw Closer to God,’ 5 Nov, 1995)
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