Christ's Love: Our Perfect Example

Of Christ and His Perfect Love, Henry B. Eyring States:

Love is the motivating principle by which the Lord leads us along the way towards becoming like Him, our perfect example. Our way of life, hour by hour, must be filled with the love of God and love for others. There is no surprise in that, since the Lord proclaimed those as the first and great commandments. It is love of God that will lead us to keep His commandments. And love of others is at the heart of our capacity to obey Him.

Just as Jesus used a child in His mortal ministry as an example for the people of the pure love they must and could have to be like Him, He has offered us the family as an example of an ideal setting in which we can learn how to love as He loves.

I Believe That -- Because It Is True

After all the marriage expert's advice has been given, after all the things we can do to improve our marriages, following our Savior Jesus Christ is the most important and most life-changing thing we can do to have a happy marriage. I believe that -- because it is true.

Counsel To Husbands And Wives

President Henry B. Eyring goes on to say:

First, I give counsel to husbands and wives. Pray for the love which allows you to see the good in your companion. Pray for the love that makes weaknesses and mistakes seem small. Pray for the love to make your companion’s joy your own. Pray for the love to want to lessen the load and soften the sorrows of your companion.

We are all going to make mistakes in our marriages; every day, in fact. I testify that we can repent, and we can pray to see the good in our spouses as well. As we come closer to Christ, as we improve every day, we will have strong marriages.

That is, after all, our ultimate goal: to become as our Savior, Jesus Christ is. As we seek to be like him, our Hands become His. Gaining the mind, hands, and heart of Christ is one of the most demanding and rigorous goals there is, but it is worth every effort, every sacrifice, every day. As we become like Him, our marriages will thrive. Ultimately, Christ has the power to heal if we allow Him to touch our marriages.