Chastity Quote by Harold B. Lee
““To help our youth abide by the principles involved in temple marriage, we must help them to understand that temple marriage is more than just a place where the ceremony occurs; it is a whole orientation to life and marriage and home. It is a culmination of building attitudes toward the Church, chastity, and about our personal relationship with God--and many other things. "Thus, simply preaching temple marriage is not enough. Our family home evenings, seminaries, institutes, and auxiliaries must build toward this goal, not by exhortation alone but by showing that the beliefs and attitudes involved in temple marriage are those which can bring the kind of life here and in eternity that most humans really want for themselves" (The Teachings of Harold B. Lee, p. 244).””
About This Quote
Source Book: Teachings of Harold B. Lee, 1975
Temple marriage is presented as a comprehensive life orientation, not merely a ceremony, requiring holistic teaching and example.
In simple terms: Temple marriage is a life‑wide principle needing deeper teaching.
Key Takeaway
Teach and model temple marriage values beyond the ceremony.
Themes
faith
marriage
family
eternity
education
Mood
serious
hopeful
Type
doctrinal
motivational
When to use this quote
- family home evenings
- seminary classes
- church auxiliaries
Key Concepts
religion
counseling
spiritual development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families integrate these principles daily?
- What challenges arise in teaching beyond rituals?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may be limited by cultural or personal differences.
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