Satan Causes Many Divorces

1 Corinthians 7:5 

"Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control."

Satan seems to really hate marriage. Maybe it's because he can't get married and enjoy marriage like us humans can. :) He tries everything he can to pit spouses against each other. He accuses husbands to their wives a lot. Think of most women's Bible studies. They don't always do this, but often women just sit in a circle and complain about their husbands. This dishonors God. Jesus said, "What God has joined together, let no man separate." Satan ultimately causes women to do this. Anytime we complain about other people, that is generally caused by Satan. 

Paul is saying here that spouses are not to deny each other intimacy. If one needs it, the other needs to give in and accept that it is a good time to do that. Spouses are meant to serve each other, and that is a big way they serve each other. Paul says if you do decide to abstain due to a mutual agreement for a time, make sure it is not for too long. If you wait a long time to have intimacy with your spouse, Satan might tempt you to chase someone else. 

This is how affairs can happen. One or both spouses feel rejected by the other. They feel hurt and decide to seek what they need from someone else. To be rejected for a time of intimacy is the strongest pain a person can feel, especially by the only person who is meant to meet that need for you. If you want your mate to stay faithful to you forever, keep them happy physically. That is very important. A lot of Christian women think they can deprive their man. That actually is a sin. It is good to fully realize that. 

Of course you don't want to get overly needy in your need for sex. Most couples only do it once a week. Others do it every day. Whatever you feel is right and appropriate, depending on work demands, do that. If you feel it should be more often, discuss that with your mate. Don't let Satan tear you two apart due to a lack of communication about this subject. Stay unified. Stay in love. Then Satan will never be able to break you two up. Praise God.