Young Men
"One study of young men suggested several reasons why so many are unwilling to marry early:
a) they can get sex without marriage
b) they fear that marriage will require too many changes and compromises
c) they face few social pressures to marry
d) they want to enjoy single life as long as they can
(Whitehead & Popenoe, 2002)
The young man is
untrue to his manhood who promises popularity, good times, security,
fun and even love, when all he can give is passion and its diabolical
fruits — guilt complexes, disgust, hatred, abhorrence, eventual
loathing, and possible pregnancy without legitimacy and honor.
Spencer W. Kimball, Spencer W. Kimball in Love vs. Lust
Men, are you putting yourself in this category? Women, are you allowing a man to put himself in this category?
Elder M. Russell Ballard said, "This
morning I want to speak primarily to the young men and young women of
the Church. I pray for the Spirit to help me inspire you young people to
want to live righteous lives.
Some
of you may not understand our Heavenly Father’s plan well enough to
appreciate how important living a morally clean life is if you want to
enjoy peace, happiness, and self-esteem. When you understand, the truths
of the gospel will give you the guidance you need to be worthy members
of the Church. When you accept the basic principles of the gospel and
commit to live them, you will have the spiritual insight that will help
you to be young men and women of purity, integrity, and faith."
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1993/04/keeping-covenants?lang=eng
Bibliography: Hawkins, A., Dollahite, D., & Draper, T. (2012). Successful marriages and families. Provo, Utah: BYU Studies and School of Family Life, Brigham Young University.
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