The Sanctity of Sexuality

Learning of the sacred responsibility of procreation and the responsibility of knowing our spouses at a higher level is important for every marriage. Fortunately for me my spouse has no problems talking about the nature of intimacy or sexuality. This is funny to me because of my upbringing. My upbringing is no doubt similar to many others who have grown up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In my family, I didn’t hear anything about the nature of procreation and or the sacred powers that come from sexuality ordained of God. It was taboo. We just didn’t talk about it. This is unfortunate, especially when I realized right before my wedding, that I dint know squat about something that is deemed sacred and a great importance of why we get married. Unfair and a disservice I say. I grew up thinking that anything within the nature of the sexual realm would land me into trouble with an interview with the Bishop. Don’t get me wrong this helped me steer clear of anything of the nature. It is a great scare tactic. Unfortunately, it created a healthy case of ignorance for something that is blessed and sanctified of God. Throughout the scriptures we learn that God wants us to have a knowledge of sexuality and wants us to fulfill his commandments of having children and to care for our spouse. This is a beautiful and great responsibility we have been charged with. As in our nature we often give less attention to these commandments and forget our responsibilities. I hope to remember this and become a better steward to my spouse and give her the attention and focus she deserves. On another note, I need to prepare my children for the responsibility they will hold someday. As parents, it is our responsibility to prepare our children for adulthood. Teaching them doctrine about the importance of procreation and the responsibility one has as a marriage partner will help them understand the beauty of what marriage and sexuality can be in the right circumstances. I would have liked a bit of a heads up myself. It will be much better to know that marriage is a sacred union and certain commitments are blessed and accepted by God rather than, sex is bad, bad, bad, and then all of the sudden it is ok. I am a black and white type personality and I had some difficulty with this step in marriage.