God addresses loneliness before the fall of man, stating it's not good for man to be alone. He custom-designed Eve as Adam's companion, introducing the fellowship of marriage and the principle of life beyond marriage, that life was never intended to be lived in isolation. Christians are called to fellowship, not isolation, and are appointed to serve as ministers of loneliness, addressing the epidemic of loneliness and providing support, encouragement, and reinforcement to one another.
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