As we have approached our second marriage anniversary I thought the best blog post I could share would be about the sanctity of marriage. We are commanded to be married in the Holy Temple in order to obtain entrance to the Celestial Kingdom. In Doctrine and Covenants 131:1-3 it states, "In the celestial glory there are three heavens or degrees; and in order to obtain the highest, a man must enter into this order of the priesthood [meaning the new and everlasting covenant of marriage]; and if he does not, he cannot obtain it."
We must remember to keep our covenants that we make in the temple. Just because couples are sealed in the temple does not suddenly mean their work is done. We must work every day to ensure our temple marriage stays an eternal marriage. Marriage is sacred and we should treat it as such. We care so much for our prized possessions and try so hard to keep them in the best shape we can. Why is it that we can do this for possessions yet have such a difficult time doing the same for our marriages? I once listened to someone bear his testimony about eternal marriage and he stated his wife was his key to the celestial kingdom. At the time it did not make much sense to me, but the more I learn about eternal marriage the more I fully believe this statement. Our spouse is our key to the celestial kingdom as we can not obtain that glory without them.
There are so many things in today's world that try to distract us from keeping our marriage eternal. It is our job to help keep the sanctity of marriage alive. If we treat marriage like it is nothing important then that is exactly what it will become. Many people treat marriage like it is not important and that its acceptable to never marry, but I have knowledge that having an eternal companion will bring eternal happiness. Heavenly Father has give us the Plan of Salvation so that we may be with our families again. But we must remain worthy of these promises. We must treat marriage sacred. We must show Heavenly Father that we are grateful for what He has given us. We can do this by working at our marriages every day. Marriage is not easy, but it is possible. We will face trials, but we have two choices: Let those trials tear you and your spouse apart or let the adversary know he has no affect on you and work thru any issues together. Work at your marriage every day, communicate every day, read scriptures, pray, attend church, and love each other. Put each other first and everything else will fall in place. If you are doing the things asked of Heavenly Father it is much harder for the adversary to get in and do damage to your marriage.
I have a testimony of eternal marriage. I know that we must treat it differently. I know that we must love our spouse no matter what. We must pray for them and accept their imperfections. We must be willing to compromise and work thru our differences. I know that if we allow Heavenly Father to be the center of our marriage that we can overcome anything. This I say in the name of Jesus Christ.
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