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“If you marry someone expecting them to be like a god, it is only inevitable that they will disappoint you. It's not that you should try to love your spouse less, but rather that you should know and love God more.” quote by Timothy Keller
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““If you marry someone expecting them to be like a god, it is only inevitable that they will disappoint you. It's not that you should try to love your spouse less, but rather that you should know and love God more.””

Timothy Keller

About This Quote

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

Expecting a spouse to be perfect leads to disappointment; instead, love God more and accept human flaws.

In simple terms: Spouse perfection is unrealistic; love God instead.

Key Takeaway

Focus love divine love over idealized expectations.

Themes

relationships faith expectations

Mood

reflective spiritual

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • personal devotion
  • spiritual growth

Key Concepts

theology human imperfection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does loving God reshape expectations of a spouse?
  • What practices help accept a partner’s humanity?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing partners can cause chronic dissatisfaction.

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