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Angels to those Sealed

Those who do not marry in this life but live well enough to enter the Celestial glory will not have the 'fullness' of all of God's power, but will be Angels to those who kept the Covenant of Marriage.

The question... Does this apply to those who chose not to marry because they did not find anyone compatible, or to someone that has no interest in the opposite sex. If it be the later then would this not be the cause of some psychological problem and then not the fault of the individual?

What are your thoughts?

Sealed to Angels

I think God knows ALL things. Sometimes we learn certain things in Church but personally in my heart I always say that God knows each one of individually and he will 'judge' us accordingly. Just the fact that someone didn't get married for whatever reason we cannot say just like that they're not going to inherit the fullness of the Gospel. Yes, Doctrine and Covenants says that but again, I deeply believe God knows our hearts and each individual would be judge differently.

Angels to those Sealed Studies Doctrine Mormon

Well we those who were not married in this life still have a chance to  marry in the next, so they may still receive the fulness of God's power and be exalted when their work is done in the temple by proxy or in the  millenium when they have a chance to come back.  But if they still do not marry in the next life but live righteously, then they should by my understanding still be able to enter into celestial glory, they just won't be exalted.  

I don't know about the attracted to the same sex thing.  That's more of a between them and the Lord kind of thing.

Sealed to Angels

I tend to think that if there's no one worthy  :stupd: , or that there is a mental illness involved  :rifle that God will be fair and just.  I mean look at Moroni- I bet the dating scene was worse then!  :crybaby  I'm not saying he wasn't married, I really don't know, but at the end he seems alone, makes no mention of a wife or children (which is not to say he didn't have either... ) But (if he did not in fact marry) do you think God would penalize one of his most righteous sons for events he had no control over?

Sealed to Angels

For me choosing an Eternal Partner is a very serious step, possibly the most serious and important step you can ever make besides your initial covenant of Baptism. I have seen many women and men fall simply because they chose someone that was not up to the mark. Now if someone does not find anyone compatible because of location or means then really I cannot hold it against them. I think - and this is my personal opinion - it is better to remain single until you find the right person than marry just because you think you are getting old or you are single. Of course we will have to pray and measure wether one reason / excuse is not over-powering the next. An example of this is looking for a handsome or beautiful person to marry when there are in effect plain faces that you can take to the Celestial Kingdom. The Lord of course knows the heart and I believe all of this will be taken into account. I believe those who end up as angels got many chances, but for some reason or the other they chose to remain single. Maybe there will be those that think to remain single is to be more 'pure'.

Angels to those Sealed

Since circumstances are different for everyone, I tend to believe that each will be judged accordingly. I remain single at this time for numerous reasons, but the number one reason is that there are so few worthy men out there. I'm not saying "worthy of me" but worthy as far as gospel principles. They aren't living the gospel. They don't have temple recommends, are not paying their tithing, don't attend church, or have some other issues with the church (or themselves) that prevents them from striving to live the fulness.

Here is a quote:

Obviously, the same applies to men.

Angels to Sealed

I think we have to keep in mind we are not going to be penalized if we remain single through no fault of our own. However, if I decide not to get married because I am quite content to live on my own and don't want the hassles that come with marriage...yes there are some even though there are many benefits..., then I can't expect the Lord to provide me with a companion after I pass through the veil. I didn't truly do my part here on earth. So, I believe, I must be honestly open to marriage and be realistic in my choice, but I also believe I shouldn't just get married because I might not have another chance later.

I am not sure this is as true for men as women. I think the difference is men do the asking. So, it is true, if they honestly never have an opportunity to find a worthy woman, but I think there are many worthy woman available from which to choose. An example that seems to indicate the Brethren feel the same way...once a single man reaches a certain age (I think it is 30) he cannot be a Temple worker. This is not true for single women. Any single woman can be a Temple worker as long as she is living her life worthy of such.