There is not a young man in our community who would not be…
““There is not a young man in our community who would not be willing to travel from here to England to be married right, if he understood things as they are; there is not a young woman in our community, who loves the Gospel and wishes its blessings, that would be married in any other way; they would live unmarried until they could be married as they should be, [even] if they lived until they were as old as Sarah before she had Isaac born to her [see Genesis 17:17]. Many of our brethren have married off their children without taking this into consideration, and thinking it a matter of little importance. I wish we all understood this in the light in which heaven understands it.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Members should prioritize divine timing for marriage, aligning with heavenly understanding rather than societal pressure.
In simple terms: Marry according to divine timing, not pressure.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual guidance before marriage decisions.
Themes
marriage
faith
patience
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
religious
advisory
When to use this quote
- courtship
- family planning
- religious counseling
Key Concepts
divine timing
community values
Questions to Reflect On
- How does divine timing affect your relationships?
- What pressures influence your marriage choices?
A Different Perspective
Cultural norms may conflict with spiritual timing.