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Where God tears great gaps we should not try to fill them…

“Where God tears great gaps we should not try to fill them with human words. They should remain open. Our only comfort is the God of the resurrection, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ...” quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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““Where God tears great gaps we should not try to fill them with human words. They should remain open. Our only comfort is the God of the resurrection, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ...””

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human language cannot fully express divine mysteries; we must accept the unknown and trust in resurrection hope.

In simple terms: God's mysteries are beyond words; trust in resurrection.

Key Takeaway

Embrace mystery, focus on faith.

Themes

faith humility theology

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • spiritual doubt
  • seeking comfort

Key Concepts

mystery divine incomprehensibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle uncertainty in faith?
  • What comforts you when words fail?
A Different Perspective

Human attempts to define the divine can limit faith.

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