#1 Light and Understanding About Sex — 7 Quotes from Prophets

Sex is Divinely ordained, and I believe it needs to be brought of darkness onto its pedestal of light. Satan has waged an all-out war to distort sexual relations because it is a way for him to destroy marriages. The truth is, sex is pure. It is holy.

"Respectful and appropriate sexual discussion is needed. "The sacredness [of sexual relations] slips into a secretness that can shut the door to needed light and understanding. . . . Respectful and appropriate sexual discussion need not be so private that we fear to discuss it openly, frequently or comfortably with our children, our spouse, or other adults" (And They Were Not Ashamed, p. 26).

There is untapped potential power that will immensely strengthen marriage when you learn about it’s vital role in your happiness.

“God intends sex in marriage to be exquisitely enjoyable, enlightening, and edifying. He wants you to find joy in this dimension of your marriage and not be ashamed” (And They Were Not Ashamed, p. 39).

These 7 quotes from prophets can help us learn the mind of God and His servants concerning sex:

1 "This power [of creation] is good. . . . It is a sacred and significant power, and I repeat. . . . that this power is good. . . . It is a gift from God our Father. In the righteous exercise of it, as in nothing else, we may come close to Him." - Elder Boyd K. Packer

2 “Elder Packer further identified this sacred power as the very key to happiness--the very key! ‘Eternal family life . . . can be achieved because our Heavenly Father bestowed this choicest gift of all upon you-- this power of creation. It is the very key to happiness. Hold this gift as sacred and pure.”

3 President Kimball stated, “In the context of lawful marriage, the intimacy of sexual relations is right and divinely approved. There is nothing unholy or degrading about sexuality in itself, for by that means men and women join in a process of creation and in an expression of love.”

4 President Kimball promised, “Marriage can be a more exultant ecstasy than the human mind can conceive. This is within the reach of every couple, every person.”

5 Elder Dallin H Oaks stated, “The power to create mortal life is the most exalted power God has given to his children. Its use was mandated in the first commandment . . . . The expression of our procreative powers is pleasing to God.”

6 President Kimball quoted Billy Graham (in Conference, April 1974) “God himself implanted the physical magnetism between the sexes for two reasons: for the propagation of the human race, and for the expression of that kind of love between man and wife that makes for true oneness. His commandment to the first man and woman to be “one flesh” was as important as his command to “be fruitful and multiply.”

7 Elder Parley P. Pratt “Our natural affections are planted in us by the Spirit of God, for a wise purpose; and they are the very main-springs of life and happiness—they are the cement of all virtuous and heavenly society— they are the essence of charity, of love. . . . There is not a more pure and holy principle in existence than the affection which glows in the bosom of a virtuous man for his companion. . . . The fact is, God made man, male and female; he planted in their bosoms those affections which are calculated to promote their happiness and union.”