“ Nothing brings more joy than a good marriage, and nothing brings more misery than a bad marriage. Billy Graham
“ Marriage is the most serious long-term contract a couple will make in their lifetime, but many enter into it with a lack of maturity and knowledge. The growing number of divorces shows how imperative… Billy Graham
“ Marriage is a holy bond because it permits two people to help each other work out their spiritual destinies. God declared marriage to be good. Billy Graham
“ When a husband and wife are concerned only about their own individual desires, the stage is set for conflict. Billy Graham
“ I have been asked the question, “Who do you go to for counsel, for spiritual guidance?’ My answer: My wife, Ruth. She is the only one I completely confide in. Billy Graham
“ Young people, look to your Bible when thinking about any matter, including getting married. Billy Graham
“ [My wife] is a great student of the Bible. Her life is ruled by the Bible more than any person I’ve ever known. That’s her rule book, her compass. Billy Graham
“ A marriage based only on physical attraction or romantic emotions is almost certainly doomed to failure right from the start. Billy Graham
“ I know of few families today that aren’t touched to some extent by the heartache of divorce, including our own. Billy Graham
“ Satan’s first appearance in the Bible included an attack on a marriage—trying to divide Adam and Eve. His tactics have not changed. He wants our marriages to flounder and fail, because he knows that f… Billy Graham
“ A good marriage is not “made in heaven,” but on earth. Love is a fragile commodity which needs to be cultivated and nourished constantly. Billy Graham
“ Many people today have discarded the Bible’s clear teaching on sexual relations outside of marriage, simply because they are absorbed only in their own pleasures and desires. Billy Graham
“ [Ruth’s] disposition is the same all the time—very sweet and very gracious and very charming. When it comes to spiritual things, my wife has had the greatest influence on my ministry. Billy Graham
“ [God] can help you begin to rebuild your marriage and your life if you will let Him rule in your life. Billy Graham
“ Our culture puts feelings first, but true love isn’t based on feelings. That is why there are so many divorces today. When the early romantic feelings in a marriage do not remain constant . . .many pe… Billy Graham
“ As husband and wife, to have a happy life together, you must have confidence and respect, and you must have substantial agreement in your faith. Billy Graham
