Marriage ...

I enjoyed Elder Bednar’s words, “As a husband and wife are each drawn to the Lord (see 3 Ne. 27:14), as they learn to serve and cherish one another, as they share life experiences and grow together and become one, and as they are blessed through the uniting of their distinctive natures, they begin to realize the fulfillment that our Heavenly Father desires for His children. Ultimate happiness, which is the very object of the Father’s plan, is received through the making and honoring of eternal marriage covenants.”
 ("Marriage Is Essential To His Eternal Plan" Elder David A. Bednar Ensign, Jun 2006, 82-87)
The world tells us not to commit, don't be tied down, keep your options open, and marriage is not necessary.  The "world is wrong".
 
“The Family: A Proclamation to the World.” That inspired document states:
“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.”
Elder M. Russell Ballard   (CES Devotional for Young Adults • May 4, 2014 • San Diego, California  )

"The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained the Church’s position and doctrine of God’s purpose and plan for His spirit children to experience mortal life, which is essential to our everlasting and eternal life."
"We invite you to pray that people everywhere will have their hearts softened to the truths of the gospel, and that wisdom will be granted to those who are called upon to decide issues critical to society’s future.”
 "Righteous marriage is a commandment and an essential step in the process of creating a loving family relationship that can be perpetuated beyond the grave."  
("Marriage Is Essential To His Eternal Plan" Elder David A. Bednar Ensign, Jun 2006, 82-87)

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