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Our “Critical Times”—How Is Your Family Affected?The Watchtower—1984 | October 1
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Without question, the 20th-century family has experienced a peculiar and unique set of living conditions that have subjected it to strains and influences never before seen in human history. But has this really resulted in family troubles that give supporting evidence that we are living in “the last days”?
With remarkable detail the apostle Paul foretold that “the last days” would be characterized by “critical times hard to deal with.”a What would be the effect of such “critical times” upon family life? Paul answers: “Men will be . . . disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, having no natural affection.”—2 Timothy 3:1-3.
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Our “Critical Times”—How Is Your Family Affected?The Watchtower—1984 | October 1
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a The Greek word for “critical times” (chalepós) is translated “fierce” at Matthew 8:28, where it is used to describe two demon-possessed men who were extremely violent and dangerous. Thus, “the last days” would be particularly menacing, threatening and dangerous.
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