Dating and Marriage

I completely forgot about the CES fireside this past weekend, but was able to listen to Elder Scott's message today and I WAS IMPRESSED! There were so many funny comments and many tidbits of wise counsel interspersed.

Some of the funny things that were said...
"Everything she does makes me happy (spoken from newlywed husband). Men, remember that phrase when you become husbands (comment from Elder Scott)!"

"It's alright to go to the movie after your married, but it's stupid to do it beforehand. Get to know each other. If you want to have a wonderful wife you've got to be attractive to her."

"As I shake hands with members at the end of a meeting, occasionally I note a man that's in line in front of his wife. That's inappropriate, as a matter of fact it's just plain stupid! It's demeaning to her. The simple gestures like opening the door of a car or in a room for a woman shows how you want to give her the respect she deserves." (I guess this can be funny and also wise counsel, plus it can be turned around to showing respect towards men)


Some of the parts of the counsel we received...
"Young Men don't waste time in idle pursuits. Serve a worthy mission then make your highest priority that of finding a worthy, eternal companion."

"To love another righteously is to protect, to elevate, to keep pure, and undefiled. To sacrifice one self for the benefit of the other. To love is to hold and reserve sacred intimate experiences for the sanctity of marriage."

"There is a powerful difference between love and lust. Pure love yields happiness and engenders trust. It is the foundation of eternal joy. Lust will destroy that which is enriching and beautiful."

"For women the difference between right and wrong is as black and white. When many of us men see a wide range of gray."

"Some of you may feel lonely and unappreciated. You cannot see how it will be possible for you to have the blessing of marriage and children or your own family. All things are possible to the Lord and he keeps the promises he inspires his prophets to declare. Eternity is a long time. Have faith in those promises and live to be worthy of them so that in His time the Lord can make them come true in your life. With certainty you will receive every promised blessing for which you are worthy. I pray that it will be on this side of the veil."

Amazing words, I loved! If you want to listen, it's about 45 minutes long, the link is below.

http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&vgnextoid=22dfd7256ec8b010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD