Paul Harvey, the iconic news commentator and radio pioneer, captivated millions of Americans with his unique delivery style, reaching over 24 million listeners at his peak. His words always carried weight, but no one could have predicted just how prophetic one of his speeches would become.
Today, when I reread his famous broadcast from 1965, I was struck by how eerily relevant it is to our present times.
The speech, titled “If I Were the Devil,” was first aired on April 3, 1965. In it, Harvey imagines what he would do if he were the Devil, detailing a cunning strategy to lead society astray. Sadly, many of the warnings he issued back then reflect the very struggles we face today.
EVERYONE should listen to this. Paul Harvey was alarmingly accurate 54 years ago.
In his fictional narrative, Harvey, as the Devil, outlines how he would whisper lies to people, corrupt young minds, and undermine moral foundations. He speaks of a world where values are flipped upside down, where faith is diminished, and materialism reigns. He envisions a society where chaos spreads through drugs, media, and weakening family bonds.
Listening to it again, it’s hard not to feel a chill as you realize how much of what he predicted has come to pass.
I grew up hearing Paul Harvey on the radio with my mom in the 1970s, and now, more than ever, his words seem to ring true. Everything he warned of 54 years ago seems to be happening now
Bride Demands Her Bridesmaids Pay for Their Dresses She Bought for the Ceremony
We weren’t expecting a financial shock when my closest friend Emily asked us to be her bridesmaids; instead, we expected a happy day. Karma suddenly stepped in during the drama, putting our friendship to the test and making the wedding one to remember. Excitement was in the air in the bridal suite as Emily, the soon-to-be bride, fluttered around verifying specifics. She distributed exquisite bridesmaid dresses, each one a work of art with delicate lacework and pastel hues.
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We were all thrilled by Emily’s dazzling smile as she saw James at the altar during the lovely outdoor ceremony. Even the pragmatic me started crying at the sincere promises. There was music and laughter throughout the event. Emily revealed something shocking to us at a private moment: she wanted us to pay her back $1,200 for each of the gowns. We hadn’t budgeted for this, which shocked me. A towering wedding cake that had been misordered at fifty kilograms came and caused a ruckus before we could reply. When Emily saw the enormous cake bill, she became anxious. As her bridesmaids, we spoke up and reassured her that genuine friendship isn’t based on financial gain.
We combined our resources to cover the cake, making the incident one to remember. Previous issues vanished as Emily and James danced together for the first time. The day, which was full of chaos and love, gave us insightful lessons about the power of friendship, humility, and giving. Notwithstanding flaws, the event turned into a treasured remembrance of unbreakable ties.
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