In these perilous times, as foretold, society exhibits a profound lack of affection, described as being without natural affection or family love. This absence of human connection manifests in the breakdown of familial bonds, where the natural love between family members is eroded. Historical accounts from the Roman Empire reveal a time when children were discarded if not acknowledged by their fathers, and even prominent figures justified drowning weak or deformed infants. In our current era, this lack of affection is evident in the alarming trends among youth, where teenagers commit violence over material possessions like trendy clothes or gadgets, and carry weapons to school, driven by a culture that glorifies rebellion and lawlessness. This coldness of heart, as prophesied, stems from abounding lawlessness, causing love to grow cold through a gradual, constant process, much like cooling a hot bowl of soup by blowing on it. As lawlessness multiplies, love diminishes, becoming ingrained in societal norms and personal priorities, affecting how we treat our families and each other. Yet, there is a call to resist this decline by enduring in faith, staying close to God, and immersing oneself in the Holy Scriptures, which equip us for every good work. By doing so, we can rekindle our love, showing natural affection to one another as brethren, and thus honor Him through our actions toward the least of His brethren.