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inclination, and to live in obedience to the Master, whose servant he
professes to be. Thus there is a perpetual difference of taste, of incli-
nation, and of purpose. Unless the believer shall, through his steadfast
adherence to principle, win the impenitent, he will, as is much more
common, become discouraged and sell his religious principles for the
poor companionship of one who has no connection with Heaven
Marriages Wrecked by Incompatibility—Many marriages can
only be productive of misery; and yet the minds of the youth run in
this channel because Satan leads them there, making them believe that
they must be married in order to be happy, when they have not the
ability to control themselves or support a family. Those who are not
willing to adapt themselves to each other’s disposition, so as to avoid
unpleasant differences and contentions, should not take the step. But
this is one of the alluring snares of the last days, in which thousands
are ruined for this life and the next
The Aftermath of Blind Love—Every faculty of those who be-
come affected by this contagious disease—blind love—is brought in
subjection to it. They seem to be devoid of good sense, and their
course of action is disgusting to all who behold it.... With many the
crisis of the disease is reached in an immature marriage, and when the
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novelty is past and the bewitching power of love-making is over, one
or both parties awake to their true situation. They then find themselves
ill-mated, but united for life. Bound to each other by the most solemn
vows, they look with sinking hearts upon the miserable life they must
lead. They ought then to make the best of their situation, but many
will not do this. They will either prove false to their marriage vows or
make the yoke which they persisted in placing upon their own necks
so very galling that not a few cowardly put an end to their existence
It should henceforth be the life study of both husband and wife
how to avoid everything that creates contention and to keep unbroken
the marriage vows
Experience of Others a Warning—Mr. A has a nature that Satan
plays upon with wonderful success. This case is one that should teach
the young a lesson in regard to marriage. His wife followed feeling
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Testimonies For The Church 4, 507, 508
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Testimonies For The Church 5, 122, 123
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Testimonies For The Church 5, 110, 111
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Testimonies For The Church 5, 122
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