Covenant Vs. Contract Marriage.
Being a Christian and living the law of marriage is an eternal law to me and many other Christians. It has been said that "these are the last days" and they may be, but either way, I will choose how to live the law of marriage. Being self-reliant in marriage means depending on your self, spouse and the Lord to help guide your actions and each other in being a cohesive force for good. Watching and listening to social forces that make you think negatively about your marriage or your values is wasted time. News media, talk show hosts or a led astray populous will not live my life for me. I and my spouse will live the consequences of our actions. My Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ are my judge and jury that really matter, not the temporary ideology of getting a divorce will fix everything.
In doing my Genpro diagram I was flabbergasted over those of my relatives that divorced. They were primarily couples who had gone through the temple and made covenants. I have never been given the exact details why my own parents divorced and frankly, many lies were told while I was growing up. I only know that my husband and I look to the Lord in "all thy doings" Alma 47:47. When we look to others and the world views of what we "should do" to stop conflict I think we/I will miss out on the most important part of marriage which is to see my spouse as Jesus Christ sees him. Only then do I grow closer to my spouse. The kids are gone and our time is our own (mostly), so I want to make sure I cultivate an environment where we want to be together. Looking to the eternities helps me to ignore many petty grievances that others may find offensive. The populous or the world has no part of what I decide to do "when the going gets tough."
Having a "contract" marriage is a law of the land and ends when we pass on from this life. A "covenant" marriage will last through the eternities. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, our goal is to be "sealed" for time and all eternities in one of our holy temples. Through this covenant with God, we promise that He and His Son; Jesus Christ are our only judges on how we lived our lives. This temporary world is filled with satan's influences and if I stay close to the spirit, I can and will navigate this temporary environment. Divorce may be necessary in many cases, but I feel it is used to easily and is short-sighted. When we covenant with God, we/I have a higher purpose and goal than the main populous may realize. I will listen to my prophet and pray for revelation before I lean to this temporary mortal reasoning of others. Those whom I know who have gone through a divorce but have maintained a strong connection to the gospel truly understand what a covenant is. The covenant is not just between two married people, but a promise to God to live His higher law. They will receive His promised blessings whether single or married.
Elder Bruce C. Hafen councils us about 'wolves at the door," one of these wolves is one of "individualism," meaning, selfishness. " He exaggerates the need for having space, getting out, and being left alone. Some people believe him—and then they wonder why they feel left alone. ( Bruce C. Hafen, “Covenant Marriage,” Ensign, Nov 1996, 26) An Apostle of the Lord, Elder Bednar enlightens us "A correct understanding of the plan also strengthens our resolve to steadfastly honor the covenant of eternal marriage. Our individual learning, our teaching, and our testifying in both the home and at church will be magnified as we ponder and more fully understand this truth." (https://www.lds.org/ensign/2006/06/marriage-is-essential-to-his-eternal-plan?lang=eng)
This Plan that is spoken of is "The Plan of Happiness" that we/I try my best to live by. The Plan of Happiness was taught to us in the pre-mortal world and will help me to return to my Heavenly Father, Savior; Jesus Christ and my loved ones who have passed on before me. We will live in families, so I plan to live this law here and now to be ready to live it in the future.
In doing my Genpro diagram I was flabbergasted over those of my relatives that divorced. They were primarily couples who had gone through the temple and made covenants. I have never been given the exact details why my own parents divorced and frankly, many lies were told while I was growing up. I only know that my husband and I look to the Lord in "all thy doings" Alma 47:47. When we look to others and the world views of what we "should do" to stop conflict I think we/I will miss out on the most important part of marriage which is to see my spouse as Jesus Christ sees him. Only then do I grow closer to my spouse. The kids are gone and our time is our own (mostly), so I want to make sure I cultivate an environment where we want to be together. Looking to the eternities helps me to ignore many petty grievances that others may find offensive. The populous or the world has no part of what I decide to do "when the going gets tough."
Having a "contract" marriage is a law of the land and ends when we pass on from this life. A "covenant" marriage will last through the eternities. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, our goal is to be "sealed" for time and all eternities in one of our holy temples. Through this covenant with God, we promise that He and His Son; Jesus Christ are our only judges on how we lived our lives. This temporary world is filled with satan's influences and if I stay close to the spirit, I can and will navigate this temporary environment. Divorce may be necessary in many cases, but I feel it is used to easily and is short-sighted. When we covenant with God, we/I have a higher purpose and goal than the main populous may realize. I will listen to my prophet and pray for revelation before I lean to this temporary mortal reasoning of others. Those whom I know who have gone through a divorce but have maintained a strong connection to the gospel truly understand what a covenant is. The covenant is not just between two married people, but a promise to God to live His higher law. They will receive His promised blessings whether single or married.
Elder Bruce C. Hafen councils us about 'wolves at the door," one of these wolves is one of "individualism," meaning, selfishness. " He exaggerates the need for having space, getting out, and being left alone. Some people believe him—and then they wonder why they feel left alone. ( Bruce C. Hafen, “Covenant Marriage,” Ensign, Nov 1996, 26) An Apostle of the Lord, Elder Bednar enlightens us "A correct understanding of the plan also strengthens our resolve to steadfastly honor the covenant of eternal marriage. Our individual learning, our teaching, and our testifying in both the home and at church will be magnified as we ponder and more fully understand this truth." (https://www.lds.org/ensign/2006/06/marriage-is-essential-to-his-eternal-plan?lang=eng)
This Plan that is spoken of is "The Plan of Happiness" that we/I try my best to live by. The Plan of Happiness was taught to us in the pre-mortal world and will help me to return to my Heavenly Father, Savior; Jesus Christ and my loved ones who have passed on before me. We will live in families, so I plan to live this law here and now to be ready to live it in the future.
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