The Bible is True.

People throw a lot of shade on the Bible, saying it's outdated, too black-and-white, too-legalistic, etc. Respectfully, the more I read, and the more I learn via my chosen profession, the more I see that the Bible is true, and that God's way is the best way.

For, example, take the Bible's recommendation to remain abstinent before marriage. Some people think that's God hurting their fun. Well, studies show that abstinence before marriage increases marital satisfaction (Stanley, Rhoades, & Markman, 2006). Want a good marriage? Wait for sex. Your marriage will be better. 

The Bible is old. It was true when it was written, and now scientific findings back it up. God commands against sin, not just because it hurts His relationship to people, but also because it hurts people. That thing about sins passing on to the third and fourth generation (New International Version, Exodus 20:5)? Epigenetics show that this is, in fact, the case (Curry, 2019). Epigenetics also show that it takes up to three generations to ameliorate the effects of trauma (Learn. Genetics., n.d.). The Bible is true.

That thing about the ideal family being two parents? Well, it really is best for kids. Children who come from two parent homes, of multiple races, have less poverty, less prison, and more college (Wilcox, Wang, & Rowe, 2021). While some families do suffer trauma and tragedies that prevent the presence of both parents, where possible, it is worth it to work at keeping the family together.

God is not a fun-killer. His commands are for the best of his people. The Bible is the way He reveals those plans. It would behoove us to read it, not just to relate to him, but to relate to and live out its truths. It really will be best for everybody!

References:

Curry, A. (2019, July 18). Parents' emotional trauma may change their children's biology. Studies in mice show how. Science.org. https://www.science.org/content/article/parents-emotional-trauma-may-change-their-children-s-biology-studies-mice-show-how

Learn. Genetics. (n.d.). Epigenetics & Inheritance. Learn. Genetics. Genetic Science Learning Center. https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/epigenetics/inheritance

Stanley, S. M., Rhoades, G. K., & Markman, H. J. (2006). Sliding Versus Deciding: Inertia and the Premarital Cohabitation Effect. Family Relations, 55(4), 499–509. http://www.jstor.org/stable/40005344

Wilcox, W.B., Wang, W., & Rowe, I. (2021, June 17). Less poverty, less prison, more college: What two parents mean for black and white children. Institute for Family Studies. https://ifstudies.org/blog/less-poverty-less-prison-more-college-what-two-parents-mean-for-black-and-white-children