I can tell you without any fear of contradiction or oversimplification that the root cause of all marriage conflicts is selfishness. I can say that because there’s probably no better practical synonym for the concept of sin than selfishness. Sin (i.e., selfishness) is at the heart of all marriage problems.

— Lou Priolo (1954–2023), Autor und Seelsorger (Biblical Counseling)

Topics: Relationships & Family, Guilt & Forgiveness, Humility & Pride

Occasions: For Reflection

Lou Priolo

Lou Priolo (1954–2023) war ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Seelsorger, Dozent und Autor, der in Gemeinden und Schulungsorganisationen tätig war. Er wurde vor allem durch praxisorientierte Ratgeber zu Ehe, Erziehung und Konfliktbewältigung bekannt, in denen er die alleinige Suffizienz der Bibel betonte und säkulare Psychologie ablehnte. Heutigen Bibellesern bietet er strukturierte Anleitungen zur biblischen Lebensführung, steht jedoch wegen seiner restriktiven Haltung zu Scheidung und des Ausschlusses psychologischer Erkenntnisse in der Kritik.

All quotes by Lou Priolo (10)

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