Billy Graham once said: “The Bible celebrates sex and its
proper use, presenting it as God-created, God-ordained, and God-blessed.” God himself instructed Adam and Eve to “be
fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28).
He also instructed man to “cleave unto his wife” and for the two of them
to “be one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). God made it clear that sexual intimacy is a
powerful symbol of marriage.
President Harold B. Lee taught: “The divine impulse within every true man and woman that impels companionship with the opposite sex is intended by our Maker as a holy impulse for a holy purpose, not to be satisfied as a mere biological urge or as a lust of the flesh in promiscuous associations, but to be reserved as an expression of true love in holy wedlock.”
The power to procreate and show such intimate love in a
marriage is a beautiful gift given to us from God. Sexuality is a vital part of happiness in
marriage. To be able to give to that one
person, who you have committed fully to in this life, your full self, is an
expression of love, commitment, and unity. This should be the most important
relationship you will ever have. My husband and I are connected not only
physically, but emotionally as well as spiritually as husband and wife. This bond helps us to avoid temptation, stay
connected to God and stay committed to each other.
A happy marriage is one where each spouse thinks more of the
other than she/he thinks of himself. Our stewardship to each other includes
finding out what makes each other happy and then providing that happiness. Each
spouse should spend time with each other and include each other in those
important things in their life that makes them happy. Nothing should take precedence over the
companion spouse. Husband and wives should spend time doing things that they
are both interested in. Expressions of love should always be part of a
marriage. An important aspect of
intimacy is romance. Little things like “thank you”, compliments, and “I love
you,” are important to keep romance and intimacy alive. In marriage, both partners should give and
receive.
One of Satan’s tool to prevent families from having
happiness and joy is marital infidelity.
Immense sorrow comes from the inappropriate use of sexuality outside the
realm of marriage. How can we prevent or
avoid infidelity?
- · Resist the desire to rescue an unhappy soul who pours his or her heart out to you.
- · Don’t share the most painful things of your soul to anyone other than your spouse.
- Discuss marital issues with your spouse. Work out problems at home.
- · Don’t have lunch alone with an old flame.
- · Don’t flirt with anyone other than your spouse.
- · Don’t be alone with anyone of the opposite sex when going to meetings for work, church, or in other circumstances.
- · Don’t make light of marriage, especially your own.
- · Always put your spouse first and be fiercely loyal.
The Family: A Proclamation to the World, provides concise
counsel to protect us from the spiritual and rational consequences of
infidelity. It says, “The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential
to His eternal plan. Children have the right to be reared by a father and a
mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity."
Kimball, S. W., (Quoting Billy Graham, 1974, May) Ensign. P.7
Lee, H. B., Teachings
of the presidents of the church, 2000, p. 112.
The family: a proclamation to the world, (1995, November). Ensign
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