The Eternal Covenant

<p><em><strong>The Eternal Covenant: Rediscovering the Sacred Nature of Love and Marriage </strong></em>by<strong> TOBIAS OTIENO OGOLA </strong> is a profound exploration of the timeless divine essence of love and marriage. The book challenges contemporary interpretations of love and marriage offering a powerful critique of modern relationships shaped by lust convenience and selfishness. Ogola emphasizes that love when genuine is eternal and transcendent rooted in divine intent rather than temporary emotions or societal constructs. He calls for a return to the sacred covenant of love where relationships are built on selflessness sacrifice and commitment.</p><p>In the book's opening chapters Ogola discusses the divine nature of love drawing on scriptural and philosophical foundations. He explains that love is not fleeting but eternal a reflection of divine purpose that transcends human imperfection. He critiques the modern culture of disposable relationships citing how dating apps and emotional detachment have contributed to the decay of genuine love. By referencing historical examples and wisdom from various traditions Ogola shows how love when understood properly requires patience endurance and devotion qualities that are essential to lasting unions.</p><p>Ogola also delves deeply into the concept of marriage emphasizing that it has been distorted in modern times. He argues that marriage should not be reduced to a business contract or a pleasure-seeking arrangement but must be seen as a divine partnership rooted in unity trust and commitment. The book exposes the growing trend of <strong>fast-food romance </strong>where couples rush into relationships without considering the depth and permanence required for true love to flourish. In contrast Ogola advocates for a measured approach where courtship is deliberate and love is nurtured over time.</p><p>A major theme of the book is fidelity and the devastating impact of infidelity. Ogola asserts that cheating is not a mistake but a conscious decision to betray the sacred bond of love. He explores the different <strong>forms of infidelity physical emotional digital and neglec</strong>t and argues that such betrayals are ultimately self-destructive. The book presents cheating as a symptom of relationships rooted in selfishness and lust rather than genuine love emphasizing the need for moral clarity and commitment to preserve the sanctity of marriage.</p><p>In addressing divorce Ogola argues that it is a tragic result of relationships never founded on true love. He contends that divorce is often the outcome of lust-driven marriages where partners fail to recognize the divine purpose of their union. Love in its purest form is eternal and unbreakable and the notion of falling out of love is a sign that love was never present. Ogola challenges readers to reconsider the cultural normalization of divorce and encourages them to view love as an eternal vow that should endu<strong>re till death do us part.</strong></p><p>The Eternal Covenant concludes with a call to reclaim the sacredness of love and marriage urging individuals to reject modern consumerist attitudes towards relationships and embrace a deeper more meaningful connection. Ogola stresses that true love is not bound by time or human frailty but is an eternal divine covenant that reflects God's purpose. Through this book he inspires readers to build unions founded on faith patience and selflessness challenging them to see love not as a fleeting emotion but as a sacred and enduring commitment.</p><p> </p><p> </p>