Eternal Marriage and the Parable of the Silverware

by F. Burton Howard

Based on the author's memorable general conference address, Marriage and the Parable of the Silverware presents a timeless message for couples of all ages. In this illustrated gift book, Elder F. Burton Howard relates the story of how his wife lovingly cared for the silverware they received as newlyweds, "For years I thought she was just a little eccentric, and then one day I realized that she had known for a long time something that I was just beginning to understand. If you want something to last forever, you treat it differently. It becomes special because you have made it so, and it grows more beautiful and precious as time goes by. Eternal marriage is just like that."

Genres: Lds, Religion, Nonfiction

58 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2004

Reviews

[Kinsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and sweet, a cute little parable about how if we want something to last forever, we need to treat it differently than anything else.

Regarding the covenant of marriage: "I may miss the mark, but I don't think by far, when I say that those who verbally or physically abuse their wives or husbands or those who degrade or demean or exercise unrighteous dominion in a marriage are not keeping the covenant. Nor are those who neglect the commandments or who fail to sustain their leaders. Even those who merely decline callings, neglect neighbors, or moderately adopt worldly ways are at risk." (pg. 28)

[Elsa Singer · Rating 5 out of 5]

"If you want something to last forever, you treat it differently... It becomes special because you have made it so."

This book shows why marriage is something scared and precious and if you keep your covenants through it with God, you'll receive eternal blessings with your spouse!! I absolutely love it! 💕
So glad I found it and picked it up at a thrift store!

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this parable. If you want something to last forever are you to treat it differently. Love it.

[Sandie Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nice little book. Treat your marriage like it is special and it will be special for eternity:)

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good reminder of what eternal marriage should mean to us and how we should treat our eternal partners.

[Dail Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want your marriage to last forever you need to treat it differently.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just loved this book! The parable of marriage to silverware is just beautiful. Marriage is a priceless gift and should be treated special and cared. There is amazing promise God gives to his children who keep his marriage covenant. I loved this quote "the marriage relationship is not to be frivolously discarded at the first sign of disagreement or when times get hard. It signifies that love will grow stronger with time and that it extends beyond the grave". This book is an easy fast read but one that I would read over and over again.

[Michelegg · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet, short book about marriage. The gist of it was that like real silverware, marriage should be treated differently, better, than other relationships. It should be protected and treated with love and great respect.

[Jaclyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick, five-minute reminder of the eternal significance of my marriage. A great way to start the morning and remind myself why my home, family, and marriage the most important things in my life. Would recommend to all!

[Jessika Vaupel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely veiwpoint on marriage and other relationships.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

First heard this in a talk before it was published. Fantastic parable on marriage relationship. Short.

[Amy]

Sweet small book for all of those new married couples and those who have been married for years!

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

In my top 10 - great for married couples to read together and by themselves.

[Daryl]

A joy to read.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Made me think. Can't make up my mind.

[Oscar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Howard fue el Pdte de mi papa en la Mision Uruguaya. Asi que desde el inicio, este libro es especial para mi, pues lo escribio (valga la repeticion) el Pdte de Mision de mi viejo.

La edicion es hermosa. Un libro lindo de mirar y tener en las manos. Deseret Book se luce con estas terminaciones

El contenido es literalmente hermoso. Viene de un discurso que pronuncio Howard en una conferencia general. Lo recomiendo a todo el que me lea. Es breve, es facil de leer y es sumamente edificante