“Index,” Eternal Marriage Student Manual (2003), 375–85 “Index,” Eternal Marriage Student Manual, 375–85 Index abortion 1–2 forgiveness possible for 87 “The Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Dallin H. Oaks 259 is serious sin 142 261 abuse 3–8 child 134 208 “Cornerstones of a Happy Home,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 127 “Discipline a Violent Temper,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 332 drug 58 251 “Healing the Tragic Scars of Abuse,” Elder Richard G. Scott 5 is result of pride 271 not worthy of priesthood holder 160 358 “Our Solemn Responsibilities,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 22 physical 90 208 332 pornography can lead to 266 protect against 156 177 208 264 358 repeat pattern of 92 338 requires repentance 90 sexual 113 208 spiritual 23 spouse 84 102 109 127 134 140 208 verbal 23 205 victims not guilty of sin 56 338 “Women of the Church,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 357 accountability if violate covenants 84 of mothers and fathers 83 of youth 52 adjustments in marriage 9–10 “Covenant Marriage,” Elder Bruce C. Hafen 47 “Marriage and Divorce,” President Spencer W. Kimball 168 “Overcoming Those Differences of Opinion: A Formula for Finding Unity in Marriage,” Elder Robert E. Wells 286 See also problem solving in marriage adoption 1 adultery See fidelity in marriage trust in marriage adversity 48 agency “Agency or Inspiration?” Elder Bruce R. McConkie 193 is fundamental principle 17 144 not “free,” 231 of youth 52 Andersen, H. Verlan 249 apostles’ testimonies 147 appearance care about your 70 of youth 54 outer 189 armor of God “Put on the Whole Armor of God,” President Harold B. Lee 223 the whole 323 Asay, Carlos E. 315 “The Temple Garment: ‘An Outward Expression of an Inward Commitment’” 322 Ashton, Marvin J. 19 59 93 155 198 245 250 266 312 342 345 “Family Communications” 32 “One for the Money: Guide to Family Finance” 115 Atonement and eternal life 11–13 “Covenant Marriage,” Elder Bruce C. Hafen 47 “Forgiveness: The Ultimate Form of Love,” Elder Marion D. Hanks 89 “The Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Dallin H. Oaks 259 of Christ 7 215 “The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland 11 attraction for same gender 294 physical 155 156 balance and priorities 276–82 “Keeping Life’s Demands in Balance,” Elder M. Russell Ballard 280 of work 96 “Parents in Zion,” President Boyd K. Packer 277 Ballard, Melvin J. 16 167 Ballard, M. Russell 52 80 84 94 245 247 266 276 328 “Keeping Life’s Demands in Balance” 280 Banks, Ben B. 253 255 312 Bateman, Merrill J. 65 81 84 91 311 Beatitudes, the 125 Benson, Ezra Taft viii 3 16 19 51 59 63 81 85 97 112 113 133 137 154 157 190 220 237 241 244 248 253 264 266 274 276 277 283 329 338 342 344 347 348 “Beware of Pride” 269 “Cleansing the Inner Vessel” 268 “The Law of Chastity” 227 “To the Fathers in Israel” 203 “To the Mothers in Zion” 352 birth control 14–18 “Cornerstones of a Happy Home,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 127 “The Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Dallin H. Oaks 259 “I Have a Question,” Homer Ellsworth 17 “To the Mothers in Zion,” President Ezra Taft Benson 352 blood tests 316 Bradford, William R. 344 Brown, Hugh B. 14 98 314 Brown, Victor L. 78 budget live within means 285 use a 117 careers 237 celestial marriage covenant of 46 divine intent is 74 performed in temples 168 charity 19–20 “Cultivating Divine Attributes,” Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin 130 “How Do I Love Thee?” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland 158 “A Union of Love and Understanding,” Elder Marlin K. Jensen 162 unity through 344 chastity See fidelity in marriage morality and modesty childbearing 259 children childlessness is temporary 263 discipline of 256 good marriages bless 245 of the covenant 226 258 spend time with 254 355 262 spoiling 120 teaching the gospel to 248 250 356 teaching to be responsible, 119, 279 wayward 47 175 242 Christensen, Joe J. 22 60 85 100 156 244 250 266 “Greed, Selfishness, and Overindulgence” 120 “Marriage and the Great Plan of Happiness” 284 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints statement that homosexual behavior is serious sin 303 civility “Our Fading Civility,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 331 Clarke, J. Richard 100 247 313 331 Clark, J. Reuben Jr. 14 345 Clyde, Aileen H. 5 cohabitation See living together without marriage same-sex marriage commitment 21–30 “Endure and Be Lifted Up,” Elder Russell M. Nelson 26 “Marriage and Divorce,” Elder David B. Haight 74 “Our Solemn Responsibilities,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 22 to companion 165 See also problem solving in marriage trust in marriage communication 31–37 “Cornerstones of a Happy Home,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 129 essential to happy marriage 187 expressing appreciation for spouse 89 “Family Communications,” Elder Marvin J. Ashton 32 listening 284 287 “Listen to Learn,” Elder Russell M. Nelson 35 “The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland 11 unity through 345 compassion 91 conference, general 151 constitution “The Constitution for a Perfect Life,” President Harold B. Lee 124 contention 3 31 210 244 271 cornerstones “Cornerstones of a Happy Home,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 127 council in heaven 259 ward 280 counsel “Finding Safety in Counsel,” Elder Henry B. Eyring 290 prophetic 290–93 seek good 75 courtship continued enriches a marriage 22 185 285 “How Do I Love Thee?” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland 158 covenants and ordinances 38–50 “Covenant Marriage,” Elder Bruce C. Hafen 47 “Endure and Be Lifted Up,” Elder Russell M. Nelson 26 marriage 24 167 178 “Our Solemn Responsibilities,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 22 sacredness of 24 temple 314 criticism destroys self-worth 48 seriousness of 287 culture and race in mate selection 168 188 Curtis, LeGrand R. 245 345 dating standards 51–58 effects of pornography on 264 For the Strength of Youth: Fulfilling Our Duty to God 52 “How Do I Love Thee?” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland 158 debt 59–62 avoid as a plague 120 elimination of 117 guide to avoid 115 “To the Boys and to the Men,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 60 warning against 187 See also finances Dew, Sheri L. “We Are Women of God” 364 differences inherent between men and women 63–72 “Cornerstones of a Happy Home,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 127 “For Time and All Eternity,” Elder Boyd K. Packer 66 “The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Richard G. Scott 360 “The Joy of Womanhood,” Sister Margaret D. Nadauld 70 discipline a difficult challenge 256 councils of 229 “Discipline a Violent Temper,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 332 of temper 23 358 tradition of 340 with love 252 divine “Cultivating Divine Attributes,” Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin 130 destiny 83 marriage institution is 172 divorce 73–76 “Covenant Marriage,” Elder Bruce C. Hafen 47 “The Enriching of Marriage,” President James E. Faust 184 “Marriage and Divorce,” Elder David B. Haight 74 “Marriage and Divorce,” President Spencer W. Kimball 168 places heavy burden on children 181 selfishness causes 171 176 185 “What God Hath Joined Together,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 174 See also covenants and ordinances dress modesty in 222 wedding 317 duty “Our Sacred Duty to Honor Women,” Elder Russell M. Nelson 212 education 77–78 a continuing process 119 for women 240 for youth 53 is key to economic opportunity 211 work for an, 190 211 Ellsworth, Homer “I Have a Question” 17 emergency preparedness 119 endowment, temple and sealing 317 covenant of 45 314 purpose of 315 enduring to the end See also commitment covenants and ordinances marriage throughout the years “Endure and Be Lifted Up,” Elder Russell M. Nelson 26 entertainment and media 54 equality “Cornerstones of a Happy Home,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 127 of marriage partners 65 207 of men and women 3 66 79–80 127 207 eternal covenants available 83 families 100 179 increase 167 180 182 “The Eternal Family,” Elder Robert D. Hales 100 “For Time and All Eternity,” Elder Boyd K. Packer 66 “Keeping Life’s Demands in Balance,” Elder M. Russell Ballard 280 marriage and the Atonement 11–13 perspective 48 81–82 Eyring, Henry B. viii 135 345 “The Family” 104 “Finding Safety in Counsel” 290 faith See also trust in marriage “Cultivating Divine Attributes,” Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin 130 “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” 83 in eternal families 103 in Jesus Christ 58 149 “One Thing Needful”: Becoming Women of Greater Faith in Christ 366 Fall of Adam 260 family a blessing for youth 53 central to Creator’s plan 83 “Cornerstones of a Happy Home,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 130 council 244 effects of pornography on 264 “The Eternal Family,” Elder Robert D. Hales 100 “The Family,” Elder Henry B. Eyring 104 “For Time and All Eternity,” Elder Boyd K. Packer 66 is ordained of God 83 planning 17 203 prayer 130 preparedness 204 spend time with 278 The Family: A Proclamation to the World 14 83–110 124 239 250 253 294 348 “The Family,” Elder Henry B. Eyring 104 is worth careful reflection 104 principles come from viii family home evening father presides and gives spiritual leadership at 202 205 fathers’ responsibility to hold 214 first presidency counsels as highest priority 243 277 manual 47 reestablished 278 take time for 355 teach the gospel through 98, 208 transforms home into house of learning 244 weekly 97 241 242 282 father See also men’s divine roles and responsibilities absence of damages children 216 and parenthood 241 “Being a Righteous Husband and Father,” President Howard W. Hunter 206 blessings from 202 duty of 200 251 eternal calling of 203 “Father, Consider Your Ways” 200 follow God’s example 217 “The Hands of the Fathers,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland 215 influence of 217 interviews of 252 is patriarch in the home 204 preparation to become a 211 responsible to provide for family 83 203 208 237 to preside in righteousness 83 “To the Fathers in Israel,” President Ezra Taft Benson 203 Faust, James E. 3 21 47 59 64 73 80 89 91 94 99 134 138 222 247 249 250 251 252 254 266 274 343 344 “The Enriching of Marriage” 184 “The Greatest Challenge in the World—Good Parenting” 255 Featherstone, Vaughn J. 100 fidelity in marriage 111–14 “The Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Dallin H. Oaks 259 “The Law of Chastity,” President Ezra Taft Benson 227 the Lord’s law of 230 not out of date 143 “Our Solemn Responsibilities,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 22 finances 115–23 “Becoming Self-Reliant,” Elder L. Tom Perry 307 “Cornerstones of a Happy Home,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 129 honesty in 129 “Keeping Life’s Demands in Balance,” Elder M. Russell Ballard 280 live within 285 “One for the Money: Guide to Family Finance,” Elder Marvin J. Ashton 115 preparedness in 327 spouses share responsibility for 211 See also debt First Presidency 1912 statement that we are spirit children of heavenly parents 259 301 1915 instruction to inaugurate home evening 244 355 1936 message on the need for work 94 328 1942 message of warning to multiply and replenish the earth 67 1974 letter on sacred nature of the temple garment 325 1988 letter on how the temple garment should be worn 325 1991 letter on standards of morality and fidelity 230, 295, 299 1996 Easter greeting on being kinder 295 1999 letter on priority of nurturing families 277 David O. McKay, Hugh B. Brown, N. Eldon Tanner, on birth control 14 Ezra Taft Benson, Gordon B. Hinckley, Thomas S. Monson, on mate selection 193 “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” 83 Heber J. Grant, Anthony W. Ivins, Charles W. Nibley, on eternal increase 167 Heber J. Grant, J. Reuben Clark Jr., David O. McKay on birth control 14 Heber J. Grant, J. Reuben Clark Jr., David O. McKay on fidelity in marriage 111 Joseph F. Smith, Anthon H. Lund, Charles W. Penrose, on family home evening 243 “The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles” 147 on discouraging tattoos and body piercing 223 on enormity of sexual sin 261 on motherhood as a holy service 207 213 246 348 Spencer W. Kimball, N. Eldon Tanner, Marion G. Romney, on children who may stray 47 World War II message to keep yourself clean 226 food storage 119 329 forgiveness “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” 83 “Forgiveness: The Ultimate Form of Love,” Elder Marion D. Hanks 89 “The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland 11 repentance and 2 12 86 90 fornication 219 220 221 224 For the Strength of Youth: Fulfilling Our Duty to God pamphlet 52 foundations for eternal marriage 124–32 “The Constitution for a Perfect Life,” President Harold B. Lee 124 “Cornerstones of a Happy Home,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 127 freedom to choose 144 231 friends choose carefully 53 help us keep balance 281 garments, temple historical background of 324 proper wearing of 315 “The Temple Garment: ‘An Outward Expression of an Inward Commitment,’” Elder Carlos E. Asay 322 gender a characteristic of premortal life 83 259 “The Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Dallin H. Oaks 259 “The Joy of Womanhood,” Sister Margaret D. Nadauld 70 Golden Rule, the 86 177 332 Grant, Heber J. 14 347 gratitude learn in youth 53 to God 215 greed “Greed, Selfishness, and Overindulgence,” Elder Joe J. Christensen 120 Hafen, Bruce C. “Covenant Marriage” 47 Haight, David B. 85 94 249 “Marriage and Divorce” 74 Hales, Robert D. 39 89 112 242 243 246 249 “The Eternal Family” 100 Hanks, Marion D. 99 199 337 “Forgiveness: The Ultimate Form of Love” 89 “The Tradition of Their Fathers” 339 happiness attaining 229 363 “Cornerstones of a Happy Home,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 127 “The Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Dallin H. Oaks 259 in marriage, 133–35 “The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Richard G. Scott, 360 “The Joy of Womanhood,” Sister Margaret D. Nadauld 70 of parenthood 247 temple marriage brings 133–35 169 179 182 unhappiness of women 22 health, physical 58 327 Hinckley, Gordon B. 1 3 4 15 51 59, 73 77 79 81 84 85 86 88 90 91 92 93 111 112 113 134 152 155 188 190 198 220 221 238 250 252 253 265 294 303 311 314 327 342 345 357 “Cornerstones of a Happy Home” 127 “Discipline a Violent Temper” 332 “Hinckleys to Note 60th Anniversary” 186 “Living Worthy of the Girl You Will Someday Marry” 209 “Our Fading Civility” 331 “Our Solemn Responsibilities” 22 “To the Boys and to the Men” 60 “What God Hath Joined Together” 174 “Women of the Church” 357 Holland, Jeffrey R. 39 152 157 243 330 “The Hands of the Fathers” 215 “How Do I Love Thee?” 158 “The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom” 11 “Personal Purity” 233 Holland, Patricia T. 39 349 “One Thing Needful”: Becoming Women of Greater Faith in Christ 366 Holy Spirit of Promise 42 136 home ownership 61 119 storage and production 329 homemaking 238 homosexual behavior See same-gender attraction honesty See also trust in marriage financial 129 with self and others, 57 honor “Our Sacred Duty to Honor Women,” Elder Russell M. Nelson 212 toward women 213 214 hope “Cultivating Divine Attributes,” Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin 130 gospel brings 103 Jesus gives 11 humility accept counsel with 292 essential for spiritual knowledge 149 versus pride 268 272 Hunter, Howard W. 3 15 21 63 78 79 88 89 111 112 141 200 206 238 240 242 245 246 254 265 314 328 342 348 349 “Being a Righteous Husband and Father” 206 husband See also father “Being a Righteous Husband and Father,” President Howard W. Hunter 206 imperfections in spouse 48 incest 1 2 independence 137–38 “Becoming Self-Reliant,” Elder L. Tom Perry 307 financial 310 from parents 9 “Self-Reliance,” Elder Boyd K. Packer 305 inflation 119 inspiration “Agency or Inspiration?” Elder Bruce R. McConkie 193 insurance 119 integrity 339 Internet 220 266 intimacy in marriage 139–46 adjusting to 9 “The Fountain of Life,” Elder Boyd K. Packer 141 tenderness and respect in 207 ultimate symbol of union 234 Jensen, Marlin K. “A Union of Love and Understanding” 162 Jesus Christ “The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles” 147 judging 34 Kapp, Ardeth G. 22 Kimball, Spencer W. 1 9 15 21 47 51 52 59 63 79 81 85 86 88 90 94 113 133 137 139 140 141 152 156 158 188 191 198 200 219 221 237 241 244 246 247 264 276 304 327 329 330 347 “Marriage and Divorce” 168 “The Role of Righteous Women” 349 kindness, a synonym for charity 166 knowledge of spiritual things 148–51 “Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge,” Elder Richard G. Scott 148 “Finding Safety in Counsel,” Elder Henry B. Eyring 290 language, use clean 55 222 Larsen, Dean L. 94 100 laws, physical and moral 232 Lee, Harold B. 9 63 84 192 200 264 315 “The Constitution for a Perfect Life” 124 “Put on the Whole Armor of God” 223 listening See communication living together without marriage 152–53 is counterfeit of marriage 181 love 154–66 and intimacy 140 “How Do I Love Thee?” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland 158 mature and longtime 142 needs expressing 214 spouse above all others 101 “A Union of Love and Understanding,” Elder Marlin K. Jensen 162 loyalty See also trust in marriage to spouse 209 unity through 345 lust 76 156 marriage “Cornerstones of a Happy Home,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 127 “Covenant Marriage,” Elder Bruce C. Hafen 47 “The Enriching of Marriage,” President James E. Faust 184 for eternity, 167–83 “For Time and All Eternity,” Elder Boyd K. Packer 66 “The Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Dallin H. Oaks 259 the ideal 25 76 license 316 “Marriage,” Elder Boyd K. Packer 180 “Marriage and Divorce,” President Spencer W. Kimball, 168 necessary in God’s plan, 261 no opportunity for, 246, 262 “What God Hath Joined Together,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 174 “Why Marry in the Temple?” Elder John A. Widtsoe 178 marriage throughout the years 184–87 “Endure and Be Lifted Up,” Elder Russell M. Nelson 26 “The Enriching of Marriage,” President James E. Faust 184 “Hinckleys to Note 60th Anniversary” 186 “Keeping Life’s Demands in Balance,” Elder M. Russell Ballard 280 “Marriage and the Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Joe J. Christensen 284 mate selection 188–97 “Agency or Inspiration?” Elder Bruce R. McConkie 193 “Live Worthy of the Girl You Will Someday Marry,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 209 maturity 198–99 Maxwell, Neal A. ix 2 4 31 65 81 91 138 156 199 221 242 254 266 274 276 277 304 “Put Off the Natural Man, and Come Off Conqueror” 333 “Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel” 95 McConkie, Bruce R. 19 79 81 85 134 136 137 167 168 188 189 191 246 “Agency or Inspiration?” 193 McKay, David O. 14 113 140 154 188 189 252 304 345 347 meekness 334 men’s divine roles and responsibilities 200–218 “Being a Righteous Husband and Father,” President Howard W. Hunter 206 “Father, Consider Your Ways” 200 “The Hands of the Fathers,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland 215 “The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Richard G. Scott 360 “Living Worthy of the Girl You Will Someday Marry,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 209 “Our Sacred Duty to Honor Women,” Elder Russell M. Nelson 212 “Our Solemn Responsibilities,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 22 “To the Fathers in Israel,” President Ezra Taft Benson 203 Millennium 263 mission blessings of a 192 198 211 or marriage 192 sisters under no obligation to serve 192 money See finances Monson, Thomas S. 59 64 88 93 98 113 266 morality and modesty 219–36 and values 143 “Cleansing the Inner Vessel,” President Ezra Taft Benson 268 “The Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Dallin H. Oaks 259 “The Law of Chastity,” President Ezra Taft Benson 227 Office of the First Presidency letter 230 “Our Moral Environment,” Elder Boyd K. Packer 230 “Personal Purity,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland 233 “Put on the Whole Armor of God,” President Harold B. Lee 223 mother See also womens’ divine roles and responsibilities and parenthood 241 duty of 252 employment outside the home 237–40 359 holy calling of 68 honor 71 213 responsible for nurturing 83 movies and videos 266 multiply and replenish the earth command remains in force 67 83 141 earth created to 38 music and dancing 55 Nadauld, Margaret D. “The Joy of Womanhood” 70 natural man “Cleansing the Inner Vessel,” President Ezra Taft Benson 268 “Discipline a Violent Temper,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 332 needs of 108 120 “Our Fading Civility,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 331 “Put Off the Natural Man, and Come Off Conqueror,” Elder Neal A. Maxwell 333 needs See wants and needs Nelson, Russell M. 2 22 77 78 99 157 “Endure and Be Lifted Up” 26 “Listen to Learn” 35 “Our Sacred Duty to Honor Women” 212 new and everlasting covenant of marriage 40 167 Oaks, Dallin H. 2 16 64 80 82 115 140 191 248 254 276 303 “The Great Plan of Happiness” 259 “Same-Gender Attraction” 294 obedience to commandments consequences of 221 essential for happy marriage 157 186 gives strength 49 150 obligations See covenants and ordinances opposition and difficulties 13 to temple work 321 ordinances and covenants 38–50 baptism 41 celestial marriage 46 conferring the gift of the Holy Ghost 42 priesthood 44 sacrament 43 temple endowment 45 overindulgence “Greed, Selfishness, and Overindulgence,” Elder Joe J. Christensen 120 Pace, Glenn L. x Packer, Boyd K. ix 1 39 47 64 79 80 86 133 134 137 152 155 156 168 192 240 246 247 253 274 283 303 328 338 “For Time and All Eternity” 66 “The Fountain of Life” 141 “The Holy Temple” 318 “Marriage” 180 “Our Moral Environment” 230 “Parents in Zion” 277 “Self-Reliance” 305 parenthood: creating a gospel-centered home 241–58 enriches a marriage 186 “The Greatest Challenge in the World—Good Parenting,” Elder James E. Faust 255 is commandment 83 nourish potential of daughters 72 “Parents in Zion,” President Boyd K. Packer 277 responsibility to beget life 143 supreme happiness of 15 parenting See parenthood: creating a gospel-centered home passion, bridling 139 140 141 143 145 164 patience in communication 34 is form of self-control 4 with counsel 292 with self 370 patriotism 340 peace, personal 11 perfection, gradual 165 Perry, L. Tom 59 77 81 91 93 98 222 245 249 254 327 344 “Becoming Self-Reliant” 307 Petersen, Mark E. 98 248 Peterson, H. Burke 4 267 plan of salvation 259–63 “The Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Dallin H. Oaks 259 “The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Richard G. Scott 360 “Marriage and the Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Joe J. Christensen 284 plan of happiness 66 temple ordinances encompass 319 Poelman, Ronald E. 245 pornography 264–67 warning against 213 220 Pratt, Orson 157 Pratt, Parley P. 139 prayer “Cornerstones of a Happy Home,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 127 family 130 282 355 “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” 83 important in marriage 284 288 important in mate selection 191 principle of 85 resolves differences 185 to resist temptation 228 preparedness family 204 for temple 314 personal 212 temporal 327 pride 268–73 “Beware of Pride,” President Ezra Taft Benson 269 “Cleansing the Inner Vessel,” President Ezra Taft Benson 268 priesthood follow to safety 291 oath and covenant of 44 principles 274–75 “Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge,” Elder Richard G. Scott 148 living by, preface viii search for 148 priorities and balance 276–82 get in order 61 help us endure 28 “Keeping Life’s Demands in Balance,” Elder M. Russell Ballard 280 of family, 207 “Parents in Zion,” President Boyd K. Packer 277 marriage is high in 165 problem solving in marriage 283–89. “Cornerstones of a Happy Home,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 127 “Covenant Marriage,” Elder Bruce C. Hafen 47 making adjustments, 9–10 “Marriage and Divorce,” President Spencer W. Kimball 168 “Marriage and the Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Joe J. Christensen 284 “Overcoming Those Differences of Opinion: A Formula for Finding Unity in Marriage,” Elder Robert E. Wells 286 solutions come with prayer 76 See also adjustments in marriage proclamation on the family See Family: A Proclamation to the World procreation control sacred power of 235 261 is major purpose of intimacy 56 139 140 only between husband and wife 83 prophetic counsel 290–93 “Finding Safety in Counsel,” Elder Henry B. Eyring 290 purity in dating 56 “Personal Purity,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland 233 race and culture in mate selection 168 188 rape 1 2 recreational activities “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” 83 principle of 97 religion, factor in mate selection 173 188 repentance after immorality 145 228 230 232 235 brings strength and peace 12 56 235 confession and 146 “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” 83 “The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland 11 principle of 86 233 respect “Cornerstones of a Happy Home,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 128 essential for happy marriage 186 “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” 83 principle of 90 responsibility “Our Solemn Responsibilities,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 22 revelation 191 194 197 Richards, LeGrand 85 Richards, Stephen L. 244 righteousness prepares parents 253 Romney, Marion G. 38 47 137 248 344 Sabbath day observance 57 sacrament 43 sacrifice 32 same-gender attraction 294–302 homosexual behavior is serious sin 221 230 303 “Same-Gender Attraction,” Elder Dallin H. Oaks 294 same-sex marriage 303 Satan attacks marriage 87 231 attacks the family 101 247 267 “Covenant Marriage,” Elder Bruce C. Hafen 47 “Discipline a Violent Temper,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 332 goal of 259 opposes temple work 321 “Our Fading Civility,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 331 “Put Off the Natural Man, and Come Off Conqueror” 333 resist 177 temptations of 143 330–36 tries to destroy God’s plan of happiness 134 231 259 savings 118 Scott, Richard G. viii 65 84 113 124 140 156 168 188 199 240 242 275 312 345 348 “Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge” 148 “Healing the Tragic Scars of Abuse” 5 “The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness” 360 scriptures cited 10 19 31 59 73 84 93 111 112 113 139 152 154 221 222 337 338 personal study of 148 281 study as family 286 355 self-control essential for happy marriage 186 341 in money matters 116 over passion 143, 164 over temper 23 selfishness 304 as measuring stick 17 blessings of shedding 336 cause of divorce 88 171 176 dangers of 333 “Greed, Selfishness, and Overindulgence,” Elder Joe J. Christensen 120 “I Have a Question,” Homer Ellsworth 17 “Put Off the Natural Man, and Come Off Conqueror,” Elder Neal A. Maxwell 333 unselfishness 9 171 336 “What God Hath Joined Together,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 174 self-reliance 305–10 “Becoming Self-Reliant,” Elder L. Tom Perry 307 in finances 62 “Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel,” Elder Neal A. Maxwell 95 “Self-Reliance,” Elder Boyd K. Packer 305 service for youth 58 sex education in schools 144 231 Simpson, Robert L., 89 sin contrasted with transgression 260 of living together without marriage 152 of pride 269 271 single members 168 206 246 313 362 men 175 190 262 mothers 177 216 Parents 311–13 359 women 175 189 358 Smith, Barbara B. 94 100 343 Smith, George Albert 79 347 Smith, Joseph ix 47 315 347 Smith, Joseph F. 9 14 139 Smith, Joseph Fielding 38 84 157 191 314 315 Snow, Eliza R. 80 Snow, Lorenzo 140 168 soul mates, an illusion 51 191 spiritual knowledge 148–51 standards do not lower 190 For the Strength of Youth: Fulfilling Our Duty to God 52 Stapley, Delbert L. 245 Talmage, James E. 314 Tanner, N. Eldon 14 47 222 247 248 Taylor, John 139 television viewing 266 temper discipline your 23 160 210 “Discipline a Violent Temper,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 332 temple See also endowment temple; garments temple; covenants and ordinances blessings of 146 322 “The Holy Temple,” Elder Boyd K. Packer, 318 preparation, 314–26 “The Temple Garment: ‘An Outward Expression of an Inward Commitment,’” Elder Carlos E. Asay, 322 “Why Marry in the Temple?” Elder John A. Widtsoe, 178 temporal preparedness 327–29 temptations of Satan and the natural man 330–36 Tenorio, Horacio A. 252 thoughts, control of 222 228 230 tithing and offerings 57 is insurance against divorce 186 pay an honest 116 traditions of the fathers 337–41 “The Tradition of Their Fathers,” Elder Marion D. Hanks 339 trials have purpose 12 “How Do I Love Thee?” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland 158 trust in marriage 342–43 be worthy of 34 enriches marriage 185 Tuttle, A. Theodore 254 understanding “A Union of Love and Understanding,” Elder Marlin K. Jensen 162 unity, 344–46 See also trust in marriage; problem solving in marriage “Overcoming Those Differences of Opinion: A Formula for Finding Unity in Marriage,” Elder Robert E. Wells 286 respect, loyalty, and 342 unrighteous dominion “Cornerstones of a Happy Home,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 127 “Overcoming Those Differences of Opinion: A Formula for Finding Unity in Marriage,” Elder Robert E. Wells 286 questions to check for 5 values helping children internalize 257 important in choosing a mate 188 victims of abuse 5 virtue and chastity 227 as armor of God 224 be a man of 209 enriches marriage 164 185 wants and needs be modest in 211 do not confuse 120 give careful thought to 108 warnings, heed 231 Washburn, J. Ballard 40 Wells, Robert E. “Overcoming Those Differences of Opinion: A Formula for Finding Unity in Marriage” 286 Whitney, Orson F. 242 Widtsoe, John A. 154 157 277 314 315 “Why Marry in the Temple?” 178 Winder, Barbara 344 Wirthlin, Joseph B. 19 94 135 244 249 250 329 “Cultivating Divine Attributes” 130 women’s divine roles and responsibilities 347–72 “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” 83 “The Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Dallin H. Oaks 259 impact of womens’ movement 81 “The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Richard G. Scott 360 “The Joy of Womanhood,” Sister Margaret D. Nadauld 70 nurturing, 204 “One Thing Needful”: Becoming Women of Greater Faith in Christ 366 “Our Sacred Duty to Honor Women,” Elder Russell M. Nelson 212 “The Role of Righteous Women,” President Spencer W. Kimball 349 “To the Mothers in Zion,” President Ezra Taft Benson 352 unhappiness of women 22 “We Are Women of God,” Sister Sheri L. Dew 364 “Women of the Church,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 357 Woodruff, Wilford 189 Word of Wisdom 210 work “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” 93 principle of 93 “Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel,” Elder Neal A. Maxwell 95 teaching children to 250 256 working mothers See mothers’ employment outside the home worthiness in mate selection 188 “Living Worthy of the Girl You Will Someday Marry,” President Gordon B. Hinckley 209 temple 314 319 Young, Brigham 47 167 184 315 330