SELFISHNESS The second major cause for divorce, psychologists say, is obnoxious behavior. For example, divorces can be precipitated by excessive drinking, drug addiction, uncontrollable temper, moodiness, and unreasonable demands. Such behavior creates a climate of crisis which makes marriage difficult. These are all signs of selfishness; and Gods Word calls them sins, not character weaknesses. Not long ago, an intensive study was made of one thousand married couples. After all the interviews, studies, and evaluations, ten major problems stood out. Unhappy partners (1) didnt think alike in many things, (2) had little insight into each others feelings, (3) said things that hurt each other, (4) felt unloved, (5) felt they were taken for granted, (6) needed someone to confide in, (7) felt they had to give more than the other, (8) rarely complimented one another, (9) desired more affection, and (10) couldnt talk to one another. In reviewing these problems, it becomes obvious the mates were selfish. Thats what sin really is: selfishness. All sin is selfishness, insisting on ones own way rather than walking in Gods way. It is tragic but true that most enter marriage asking What can I get out of it? rather than What can I give? It is indeed difficult to live with a mate whose selfishness manifests itself in obnoxious behavior. Such a mate makes Gods commandments hard to live by.
Posted on: Sat, 09 Nov 2013 16:14:50 +0000
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