Families are central to God's
plan for our happiness. A marriage is meant to last beyond
“till death do you part.”
In the temple, husband and
wife are united forever. This marriage ceremony is called
a temple sealing because the couple is joined together for
this life and for eternity.
Temple marriages are performed
in a sealing room, where a bride and groom kneel and join
hands across an altar to be sealed. They promise to honor and love one
another completely and commit to follow the teachings and example of Jesus.
In turn, they are promised
that their marriage and their family will endure
into the next life.
Children born or adopted into these
eternal marriages can also be sealed to their families forever. We know marriage
and family life takes effort, but we believe it's worth it because being with our
loved ones forever is the greatest of God's blessings.
This knowledge brings greater
meaning to life and encourages us to be honorable
and faithful even during trials.
The promise of eternal life with our
families helps us to understand God's love for all people.