Selfishness shattered Eden—and it still fuels conflict in marriage today. Dr. Michael Youssef explains why selflessness is Satan’s #1 target and how the Holy Spirit can reshape you into a Christlike spouse.
What if the biggest threat to your marriage isn’t communication styles, personality differences, or stress—but selfishness?
In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef begins with the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve experienced complete openness—physically and spiritually—until self-centeredness invited sin and broke what God designed to be beautiful and whole. Dr. Youssef warns that selfishness remains one of Satan’s most effective tools to dismantle marriages, because it turns every disagreement into a battle for comfort, control, or pride.
But there is real hope. Through Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, believers can grow into spouses who live out God’s command to value others above themselves—not as a slogan, but as daily obedience.
In this devotional, you’ll learn what selflessness looks like in real marriage moments through three Christlike qualities:
As husband and wife “die to self,” marriage becomes a living picture of Christ and His Church—and a testimony to resurrection power that brings new life and abundant joy.
Today’s MY Devotional has been provided by Leading The Way.