The promises of the Lord are extended to all those who follow the pattern of life that builds happy, holy marriage relationships.
First, I have observed that in the happiest marriages both the husband and wife consider their relationship to be a pearl beyond price, a treasure of infinite worth.
They both leave their fathers and mothers and set out together to build a marriage that will prosper for eternity.
Watch and learn: the best marriage partners regard their marriages as priceless
Next, faith. Successful eternal marriages are built on the foundation of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and adherence to His teachings.
I have observed that couples who have made their marriages priceless practice the patterns of faith: they attend sacrament and other meetings every week, hold family home evening, pray and study the scriptures together and as individuals, and pay an honest tithing.
They do not consider the commandments to be a buffet from which they can pick and choose only the most appealing offerings
Faith is the foundation of every virtue that strengthens marriage. Strengthening faith strengthens marriage. Faith grows as we keep the commandments, and so do the harmony and joy in marriage.
Thus, keeping the commandments is fundamental to establishing strong eternal marriages.
Watch and learn: faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the foundation of happy eternal marriages
Third, repentance. I have learned that happy marriages rely on the gift of repentance. It is an essential element in every good marital relationship.
Spouses who regularly conduct honest self-examination and promptly take needed steps to repent and improve experience a healing balm in their marriages. Repentance helps restore and maintain harmony and peace.
Humility is the essence of repentance. Humility is self-less, not selfish. It doesn't demand its own way or speak with moral superiority. Humility recognizes that no one can change someone else, but with faith, effort, and the help of God, we can undergo our own mighty change of heart. Humility means that both husbands and wives seek to bless, help, and lift each other, putting the other first in every decision.
Watch and learn: repentance and humility build happy marriages
Fourth, respect. I have observed that in wonderful, happy marriages, husbands and wives treat each other as equal partners.
Watch and learn: terrific marriages are completely respectful, transparent, and loyal.
Fifth, love. The happiest marriages I have seen radiate obedience to one of the happiest commandments-that we "live together in love."
Watch and learn: successful couples love each other with complete devotion.
Keep the commandments, and trust the Lord and His perfect love for you. One day every promised blessing concerning marriage will be yours.
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