In a recent magazine article I read a nice explanation of how the scripture in 1 Corinthians Chapter 13:4 could be applied to marriage. The scpipture reads, "Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up". The article described the behaviors that would accompany this scripture as it applied to marriage. In marriage we would be patient and tolerant, and wouldn´t criticize. Further, we would recognize that our spouse is progressing, and we would be patient with imperfections. The article further states that the opposite behaviors to this scripture would be intolerance, being ill-tempered, critical, and cranky.

Source: Agency and Love in Marriage by Lynn G. Robin; Ensign, October issue of 2000, p. 17.

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