We believe in it
We believe in it
In our world today we are bombarded with sex. Every where we look we are confronted with sexual images, or suggestive songs and jokes. Sex has been distorted into so many things, some believe it is simply something for recreation and it doesn't mean anything.We see Hollywood casually show sex on the movie screens as if they were showing nothing more then a couple going on a hike together, then others believe it is something dirty and that it is necessary evil for the procreation of children. Both views are wrong. Sexual intimacy is an important part of marriage , and when couples misunderstand its purpose it can harm a marriage. President Spencer W Kimball said "Divorces often occur over sex…If you study the divorces, as we have had to do in these past years, you will find that there are [many] reasons. Generally sex is the first. They did not get along sexually. They may not say that in the court. They may not even tell that to their attorneys, but that is the reason.” (1). A couple can grow closer together and heal as they come together intimately. It is true that one purpose of sex is for the procreation of children the other is for couples to express their love and renew their commitments to one another.
Sean
B Brotherson said " In our spiritual lives, we are counseled to return
to the temple often after we have received our personal temple blessings
to give of ourselves in service to others and be reminded of the great
and powerful meanings of the standards that we have committed ourselves
to live. Likewise, in our marital lives, a frequent return as a couple
to the union of sexual intimacy makes it possible to give of ourselves
in service to each other and be reminded of the commitment we have made
to unity and fidelity and love to our marital companion. What a powerful
blessing this can be to a marriage relationship! And so, how
disappointing it is when couples allow themselves to drift from seeking
solutions in this area of marriage or fail to recognize that their
inhibitions may be robbing them of marital blessings.''(1)
Husbands
and wives should not use sex as a bargaining tool or a reward for good
behavior. There should be no coercion Husbands should not treat there
wives as objects who they can turn to for physical gratification. It
must be a mutually enjoyable experience, and a husband and wife should
feel increased love for their spouse after not resentment. So many
families are torn apart because of the misuse of these God given
feelings. It is is strange that something so beautiful can be twisted
into something ugly and degrading. Lets talk to out children about sex.
Hugh B Brown a former member of the first Presidency said
“Thousands
of young people come to the marriage altar almost illiterate insofar as
this basic and fundamental function is concerned. The sex instinct is
not something which we need to fear or be ashamed of. It is God-given
and has a high and holy purpose … We want our young people to know that
sex is not an unmentionable human misfortune, and certainly it should
not be regarded as a sordid but necessary part of marriage. There is no
excuse for approaching this most intimate relationship in life without
true knowledge of its meaning and its high purpose.” (1)
Let's help our children understand its divine purpose so they will go
into their marriage with the proper respect for this beautiful
relationship. Satan understand how important intimacy is to a eternal
marriage. He understands its power for good so he seeks to destroy it.
He is doing a good job, we live in a world that has soiled it . Just
remember Satan works hardest to destroy this thinks that he knows are
most important.
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