Lds Marriage And Family

Front 1

Why is the family central to the plan?

Back 1

-the unit
-we need to practice in this life for the life to come (spirit children and building our own kingdoms)
-eternal life with our families should be our ultimate earthly goal

Front 2

In what ways are we tested and refined?

Back 2

-time (when), understanding (why), character (how), choice (what)
-we create, not find, ourselves

Front 3

Why do we need the light of hope?

Back 3

It gives us both brighter tomorrows and changes the quality of our lives today.

Front 4

What is "just cause" for divorce?

Back 4

not certain, only the parties involved can discern this, destructive of dignity of the human being

Front 5

What is the media impact?

Back 5

impedes our ability to hear the Spirit, takes up time with our families

Front 6

How can we wisely use media with our families?

Back 6

parents be the influence, discuss standards as a family, limit time

Front 7

How can we protect ourselves from pornography?

Back 7

avoid all forms at all cost, don't entice yourself, stay away, flee, and follow your convictions

Front 8

What is the difference between a covenant and a contract marriage?

Back 8

A contract marriage is 50/50 where you do something expecting something in return and a covenant marriage is 100/100 where you completely sacrifice for each other.

Front 9

What is vital to having both spouses spiritually minded?

Back 9

As you grow closer to God you grow closer to each other.

Front 10

How can we increase spiritual maturity?

Back 10

read scriptures daily, keep commandments and exercise faith in Christ

Front 11

Why is it important to follow the living prophets?

Back 11

When we do so we are following God, they lead us towards happiness.

Front 12

What are the essentials in dating wisely?

Back 12

Develop your own individual strength, better and believe in yourself, be proactive, dating v. hanging out, be a good communicator

Front 13

Advice for those who are reluctant to marry?

Back 13

overcome fears, set corrective priorities, develop relationship skills

Front 14

Caution from Elder Oaks about "hanging out":

Back 14

requires no commitment, you do not develop personal relationships, takes away from progression and leads towards relationship like those that society glamorizes

Front 15

Elder Holland's top three reason's chastity is important:

Back 15

-our bodies are not our own
-sex is a symbol of the relationship with God
-control of sacred procreative powers

Front 16

Why is the adversary trying to destroy chastity?

Back 16

he is jealous and wants to make us miserable like he is

Front 17

How can we "prepare and prevent" and "repair and repent"?

Back 17

-decide now, control your thoughts, pray for power, plan
-flee from situations, plead with the Lord for the power to overcome, priesthood leaders help, remember you can become clean again

Front 18

What is the difference between infatuation and love

Back 18

infatuation is a feeling and love is a decision that requires action

Front 19

Why is it important to take time to develop love?

Back 19

because love is an action and a process

Front 20

What are the 5 tests of true love?

Back 20

love of God, founded on truth, does not intentionally hurt, positive force, sacrifices

Front 21

What does faith have to do with romance?

Back 21

Christ is the only lamp by which you can see the path of love and happiness.

Front 22

When is it time to break up?

Back 22

more interested in having a relationship, feel obligated, inability to communicate, emotionally starved, don't feel good about the timing

Front 23

How do you know if it is the "right thing" to do?

Back 23

the Spirit will let you know in your heart and in your mind

Front 24

8 types/purposes of revelation

Back 24

testifying, prophesying, comforting, uplifting, informing, restraining, confirming, impelling

Front 25

How is the holy temple a blessing in our lives?

Back 25

is a point of reference in order to gauge our eternal progression

Front 26

How can one prepare for the temple?

Back 26

physically rested, pray, study, fast, go with a purpose/question

Front 27

What are three important purposes of the garment?

Back 27

armor of God, reminder of the temple, modesty

Front 28

The garment is an outward expression of

Back 28

an inward commitment

Front 29

What are the blessings of marriage?

Back 29

eternal life, celestial glory, come forth in the first resurrection

Front 30

What are the blessings of Abraham's people?

Back 30

promised land, prosperity, priesthood

Front 31

What is the Constitution for a Perfect Life?

Back 31

the scriptures and the beattitudes, poor in spirit, pure in heart, Godly sorrow

Front 32

In what way can faith, hope and charity be interdependent?

Back 32

charity can be the outward expression of faith and hope

Front 33

How can we emulate the atonement?

Back 33

By forgiving and repaying our debts.

Front 34

How can we partake of the gift of grace?

Back 34

By doing all we can do and by repenting.

Front 35

Life is too short to spend time doing what?

Back 35

to spend time holding grudges

Front 36

How does our ability to forgive others impact our lives?

Back 36

It makes us more like Christ.

Front 37

What does it mean to be free to choose?

Back 37

choose eternal life or everlasting death, choose to act or be acted upon

Front 38

What are the conditions that make agency possible?

Back 38

opposition, knowledge, choice

Front 39

What is pride?

Back 39

Hostility towards our fellow men.