My parents were sealed for eternity in the Salt Lake City Temple 28 years ago. Although they have faced many trials and challenges they have remained faithful to the covenants they made. I recently interviewed them in the hope of gaining some insight into their marriage and the methods they used to not only avoid divorce but also the other stumbling blocks faced by many married couples.
Regardless of the question I asked, their answer was always based on the underlying principle of unity. It didn’t matter if my questions related to trial, joy, or sacrifice, in unison they agreed that they remained united. This principle of unity is something I believe many marriages lack. I think it is one of Satan’s goals to tear a family apart through selfishness, individualism, and pride before a trial is even presented. He wants to create cracks in the foundation of the marriage so when anything difficult or trying comes the couple is already standing on shaky ground.
The principle of unity within an everlasting relationship is not unique to my folks. In the book of Genesis we read about our first parents, Adam and Eve. We learn that Adam was created alone and God said, “…It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him”. He then created Eve from the rib bone of Adam, physically making them from the same materials. It is then said in verse 24, “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh”.
We also need to emulate the first earthly relationship of being one flesh with our spouse. We need to do all we can to remain unified as we face the temptations, trials, joys, and peace that we will experience on this earth.
I would welcome you to check out Elder Richard G. Scott’s talk “The Eternal Blessings of Marriage” for more insight and teachings. https://www.lds.org/ensign/2011/05/the-eternal-blessings-of-marriage?lang=eng
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