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1
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what does president James E. Faust consider to be a just cause for divorce?

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an irredeemable relationship destructive of a person’s dignity

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According to President James E. Faust, what would be the most effective cure for decaying family life?

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honor and respect the divine roles of father and mother in the home

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what are President Hinckley’s four cornerstones of a happy home?

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mutual respect
a soft answer
financial honesty
family prayer

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what was president hinckley referring to when he said “i know of no other practice that will have so salutary an effect upon your lives”?

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kneeling together in prayer

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what is the ratifying seal of approval from the Holy Ghost on every ordinance?

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the holy spirit of promise

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what are elder scott’s four necessities to gain knowledge of spiritual things?

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humbly seek divine light, exercise faith in Jesus Christ, hearken to the Lord’s counsel

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according to elder richard g. scott, what is the surest way to make a truth eternally yours?

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obedient application of the truth

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according to president kimball, who is able to have a happy and successful marriage?

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within the reach of every couple, every person

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T/F every divorce is the result of selfishness on the part of one or both parties

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true

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what does president gordon b hinckley say is even more important than romance to the happiness in marriage?

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anxious concern for the comfort and well-being of one’s companion

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according to elder jeffrey r. holland, in what way can

we participate in the very essence of the atonement of Jesus Christ?

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forgive even as we are forgiven

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according to elder jeffrey r. holland, what helps us recognize that our trials have a purpose?

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time and perspective

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what does elder holland teach with regards to a life without opposition?

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it would be less rewarding and less ennobling than one which confronts difficulty and disappointment and sorrow.

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what does elder oaks teach regarding our progress in the premortal world?

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all of above: we had progressed as far as we could without a physical body and an experience in mortality,
many of us made covenants with the father concerning what we would do in mortality, we had to prove our willingness

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according to elder oaks, where does satan direct his most strenuous opposition?

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towards that which is most important to the Father’s plan

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according to elder oaks, what does modern revelation teach concerning gender?

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gender distinctions are essential and were part of our pre-earth existence

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T/F according to elder oaks, the fall of adam and eve was an unplanned exercise of moral agency

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false

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what does elder oaks teach concerning the creative power?

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most exalted power God has given His children

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according to elder oaks, how many children should a couple have?

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all they can care for

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elder oaks said, _____ inevitably signal a reduced commitment of parental time to nurturing the young?

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increases in the number of working mothers of young children

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according to the family proclamation, when is happiness in the family the most likely?

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when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ

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according to President gordon B. Hinckley, what is the remedy for most marriage stress?

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repentance and simple integrity that leads a man to square his shoulders and meet his obligations

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according to elder simpson, what is the perfect time for couples to take inventory, ask forgiveness, and reconfirm love?

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pillow talk time at the end of the day

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according to elder gordon b hinckley, what is the most certain way to prevent a marriage from becoming commonplace and dull?

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for husbands and wives to reflect on each other’s divine and godly qualitites

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according to president kimball, what is the result of too much leisure for children?

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leaves them in a state of boredom and it is natural for them to want more expensive things for their recreation

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elder perry said, if i were cast again in the role of having a young family around me, i would be determined to give them more ______

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time

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according to elder eyring, when a young woman prepares for a career incompatible with motherhood because she worries she may not marry, have children, or be left alone to provide, she is really planning to _____

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fail

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according to elder eyring, what determines if a husband and wife will be able to provide for their family and still be in the home?

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how they learn to spend as well as how they learn to earn

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29
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according to elder eyring, what could allow the margin in time necessary to bring our children back to God?

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the difference in cost between what the world tells you is necessary and what your children really need

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what did elder ashton say was the greatest favor a parent can do for their children?

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teach them to work

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31
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what is the main suggestion president hinckley gives the men concerning preparing for the future through education?

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whatever occupation you choose, train for it

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32
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what does elder nelson say that a wise women does in relation to her own progress?

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renews herself, develops talents and continues education

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according to President Hunter, what is the great symbol of our membership?

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the temple

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according to elder widtsoe, what is the best way to understand the endowment?

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story of man’s eternal journey, sets forth conditions on which progress in journey depends

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according to elder packer, what represents the transcendent delegation of spiritual authority from god?

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the keys to seal and bind on earth and have it bound in heaven

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according to president packer, who keeps the keys of the sealing power?

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the president of the church

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37
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according to president packer, what is the center of the church’s spiritual strength?

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temples

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38
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what benefits does president packer say we will receive from our service in the temple?

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covers us with a shield of protection

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39
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according to elder asay, the temple garment serves which of the following purposes:

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reminder of sacred covenants made with the Lord in his holy house, protective covering for the body, symbol of modesty of dress and living

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according to elder asay, what is the fundamental principle to wearing the garment?

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to wear the garment and not find occasions to remove it

41
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what does president kimball teach concerning soul mates?

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soul mates are fiction and an illusion

42
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president hinckley counseled against putting off marriage for too long. why did he direct this counsel primarily to the young men?

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it’s the men’s responsibility to take the lead

43
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why didn’t president kimball warn against dating those who are not faithful members of the church?

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it risks the chance of falling in love with someone who may never accept the gospel

44
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the pamphlet for the strength of youth teaches that the most sacred unit of the church is ______

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the family

45
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according to for the strength of youth, what do we show the lord when we dress modestly?

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all of the above: dress influences the way you and others act, modesty invites the companionship of the spirit, it shows the lord that you recognize the body is precious

46
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the pamphlet for the strength of youth teaches that ______ sends the message that one is using their body to get attention

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lowering dress standards/immodesty

47
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according to for the strength of youth, why is participating in violent entertainment so destructive?

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satan tries to deceive you by making what is wrong and evil seem normal and exciting

48
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the pamphlet for the strength of youth teaches that we should not participate in _____ kissing

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passionate

49
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for the strength of youth recommends which of the following behaviors for taking care of our physical health?

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all of the above: exercise regularly, get enough sleep, eat nutritious food.

50
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according to elder scott, what should we look for as “we seek an eternal companion”?

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someone who is developing the essential attributes that bring happiness: deep love of the Lord and his commandments, determination to lvie them, kindly understanding, etc.

51
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According to elder scott, ALL BUT WHICH of the following are essential qualities of a prospective wife?

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she seeks a profession that is adaptable to family life

52
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what did president benson say provided a good measurement or yardstick to whether a person is right for you?

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do you think your noblest thoughts in their presence?
do you aspire to your finest deeds?
do you wish you were better than you are?

53
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what does elder oaks teach concerning a man receiving revelation for a women regarding the marriage decision?

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he cannot properly receive revelation to direct her decision. She is outside his stewardship.

54
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according to elder oaks, when can we be sure we will receive the Lord’s guidance?

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all of the above: when the choice will make a real difference in our lives, when we are living in tune with the spirit, when we are seeking the lord’s guidance

55
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what principle did president spencer w. kimball teach to help us understand that soul mates are fiction?

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almost any good man and any good woman can have happiness and a successful marriage if both are willing to pay the price.

56
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according to President Spencer W. Kimball, when should a young woman not be recommended for a mission?

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if it would interfere with a specific marriage proposal

57
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according to elder mcconkie, what are the two most important things that any member of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints ever does?

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marry the right person in the right place by the right authority
live the terms and conditions of the covenant thus binding forever

58
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according to elder mcconkie, what does asking in faith imply?

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the requirement that we do everything our power to accomplish the goals we seek

59
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in regards to counseling with the Lord, what does elder mcconkie teach about receiving an answer?

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do everything in our power to accomplish the goal that we seek

60
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T/F President Kimball confirmed that, though rare, it is possible to fall in love at first sight

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false

61
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according to elder scott, what is satan’s counterfeit of true love?

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lust

62
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what did elder orson pratt teach concerning our ability to love others?

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being filled with the love of God increases our ability to love

63
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according to elder russell m. nelson, what is the relationship between commitment to the Lord and commitment to a spouse

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without a strong commitment to the lord, an individual is more prone to have a low level of commitment to a spouse.

64
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according to president joseph fielding smith, what ensures that a man and wife will have no cause for divorce?

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man and wife earnestly and faithfully observing all the ordinances and principles of the gospel

65
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in the husband’s life, what did president ezra taft benson say was the only thing that takes priority over his wife?

A

God himself

66
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what did elder jensen teach about eternal marriage through the scripture “for intelligence cleaveth unto intelligence; wisdom receiveth widom; truth embraceth truth; virtue loveth virtue”

A

all of the above: we are to find a companion who shares our fundamental values, it describes the kind of relationship that leads to true romantic love, eternal companions are to walk together on a parallel path of goodness

67
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the prophet alma taught, “see that ye bridle all your passions, that ye may be filled with love”. according to elder jensen, how can we apply this principle in courtship?

A

deferring physical relations until they can be properly blossomed in marriage

68
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T/F according to elder jensen, a couples ability to experience an ideal external marriage is usually influenced by the quality of marriage enjoyed by their parents and grandparents

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false

69
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how does persident hinckley define maturity?

A

the ability to control our thoughts and actions

70
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According to elder scott, ALL BUT WHICH of the following are essential qualities of a prospective wife?

A

she seeks a profession that is adaptable to family life

71
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what did president benson say provided a good measurement or yardstick to whether a person is right for you?

A

do you think your noblest thoughts in their presence?
do you aspire to your finest deeds?
do you wish you were better than you are?

72
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what does elder oaks teach concerning a man receiving revelation for a women regarding the marriage decision?

A

he cannot properly receive revelation to direct her decision. She is outside his stewardship.

73
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according to elder oaks, when can we be sure we will receive the Lord’s guidance?

A

all of the above: when the choice will make a real difference in our lives, when we are living in tune with the spirit, when we are seeking the lord’s guidance

74
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what principle did president spencer w. kimball teach to help us understand that soul mates are fiction?

A

almost any good man and any good woman can have happiness and a successful marriage if both are willing to pay the price.

75
Q

according to President Spencer W. Kimball, when should a young woman not be recommended for a mission?

A

if it would interfere with a specific marriage proposal

76
Q

according to elder mcconkie, what are the two most important things that any member of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints ever does?

A

marry the right person in the right place by the right authority
live the terms and conditions of the covenant thus binding forever

77
Q

according to elder mcconkie, what does asking in faith imply?

A

the requirement that we do everything our power to accomplish the goals we seek

78
Q

in regards to counseling with the Lord, what does elder mcconkie teach about receiving an answer?

A

do everything in our power to accomplish the goal that we seek

79
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T/F President Kimball confirmed that, though rare, it is possible to fall in love at first sight

A

false

80
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according to elder scott, what is satan’s counterfeit of true love?

A

lust

81
Q

what did elder orson pratt teach concerning our ability to love others?

A

being filled with the love of God increases our ability to love

82
Q

according to elder russell m. nelson, what is the relationship between commitment to the Lord and commitment to a spouse

A

without a strong commitment to the lord, an individual is more prone to have a low level of commitment to a spouse.

83
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according to president joseph fielding smith, what ensures that a man and wife will have no cause for divorce?

A

man and wife earnestly and faithfully observing all the ordinances and principles of the gospel

84
Q

in the husband’s life, what did president ezra taft benson say was the only thing that takes priority over his wife?

A

God himself

85
Q

what did elder jensen teach about eternal marriage through the scripture “for intelligence cleaveth unto intelligence; wisdom receiveth widom; truth embraceth truth; virtue loveth virtue”

A

all of the above: we are to find a companion who shares our fundamental values, it describes the kind of relationship that leads to true romantic love, eternal companions are to walk together on a parallel path of goodness

86
Q

the prophet alma taught, “see that ye bridle all your passions, that ye may be filled with love”. according to elder jensen, how can we apply this principle in courtship?

A

deferring physical relations until they can be properly blossomed in marriage

87
Q

T/F according to elder jensen, a couples ability to experience an ideal external marriage is usually influenced by the quality of marriage enjoyed by their parents and grandparents

A

false

88
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how does persident hinckley define maturity?

A

the ability to control our thoughts and actions

89
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according to president benson, what is the plaguing sin of this generation?

A

sexual immorality

90
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according to elder faust, what is the greater principle violated by immodesty?

A

slovenliness

91
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in his talk on chastity, why does president benson teach us to control our thoughts?

A

immorality is first planted in the mind

92
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according to elder packer, what idea is most destructive to the family and to happiness

A

that we are advanced animals and not God’s children

93
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according to elder holland, what distinctive latter day saint doctrine underscores why sexual sin is so destructive?

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the body is an essential part of the soul

94
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how does elder holland connect sexual sin to the atonement of Jesus Christ?

A

by exploiting the soul of another, sexual sin desecrates the atonement which saved that soul

95
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to what does elder holland say is the true result of purposely being immoral and saying “i can trangress now and repent later?”

A

crucifying christ afresh

96
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president hinckley said that defending same-sex marriage would make light of the very purpose of marriage. what is that purpose, according to his statement?

A

the rearing of families.

97
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according to elder oaks, what distinction should be made when trying to understand the problem of same-sex relationships?

A

homosexual thoughts and feelings vs. homosexual behavior.

98
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what distinctions does elder dallin h. oaks make between freedom and agency?

A

freedom can be limited by various conditions of mortality, agency cannot be limited by outside forces.

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