A Hidden Cause Of The Storm

The Bible tells us that Satan the Devil, the epitome of selfishness, has an unseen, increasingly pernicious influence over the world. Why is that so? Because he has been cast down from heaven to the vicinity of the earth and is very angry. Indeed, he is bent on causing as much "woe," or trouble, as possible, and the divine institution of marriage is just one object of Satan's malicious anger. - Revelation 12:9, 12.

Referring to the time after Satan's eviction, Jesus said: " Because of the increasing of lawlessness, the love of the greater number will cool off." (Matthew 24:12)

In a similar vein, the apostle Paul wrote: "[People] will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, self-assuming, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, having no natural [or familial] affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride, lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God." (2 Timothy 3:2-4) These repugnant characteristics have always existed to some extent, but they have become much more pronounced in recent times, as most people readily acknowledge.

In view of the storm battering the institution of marriage, what can we do to shield ourselves and to enjoy a truly happy and lasting marriage?

Next time; How To Build A Happy Marriage