A good marriage does not require a perfect man or a perfect woman. It only requires a man and a woman committed to strive together toward perfection.

There is no fullness of joy in the next life without a family unit, including a husband, a wife, and posterity. Further, men are that they might have joy. In the eternal perspective, same-gender activity will only bring sorrow and grief and the loss of eternal opportunities.

We should recognize the reality that just because something is good is not sufficient reason for doing it. The number of good things we can do far exceeds the time available to accomplish them.

Even as we seek to be meek and to avoid contention, we must not compromise or dilute our commitment to the truths we understand.

Forgiving is divine. Plead for the guidance of the Spirit of the Lord to forgive wrongs, to overcome faults, and to strengthen relationships.

Desires dictate our priorities, priorities shape our choices, and choices determine our actions.

We must change all elements of our behavior that are in conflict with gospel... covenants.