In Partnership With the Lord
Elder Ulisses Soares
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
“In Partnership With the Lord”
Elder Soares teaches that as women and men work together in true and equal marriage partnerships, they will enjoy the unity taught by the Savior.
Principle of “full partnership” between woman and man in a marriage.
Men and women possess specific attributes and divinely appointed responsibilities and fill equally essential roles in God’s plan.
Differences do not override His eternal promises. “One has no greater possibilities for celestial glory than the other in the eternities.”
Husband and wife must “become one in thought, desire and purpose with our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, leading and guiding the family unit together”
The responsibilities of husband and wife to nurture and preside are opportunities, not exclusive limitations. “One person may have a responsibility for something but may not be the only person doing it.”
Sometimes one may have to play both roles in the family – Lord helps.
“As women and men work together in a true and equal partnership, we will enjoy the unity taught by the Savior as we fulfill the divine responsibilities in our marriage relationships.”