End of time Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
““Marriage is more than your love for each other. It has a higher dignity and power, for it is God's holy ordinance, through which He wills to perpetuate the human race till the end of time. In your love you see only your two selves in the world, but in marriage you are a link in the chain of the generations, which God causes to come and to pass away to His glory, and calls into His kingdom. In your love, you see only the heaven of your own happiness, but in marriage you are placed at a post of responsability towards the world and mankind. Your love is your own private possession, but marriage is more than something personal - it is a status, an office. Just as it is the crown, and not merely the will to rule, that makes the king, so it is marriage, and not merely your love for each other, that joins you together in the sight of God and man.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1937
Marriage is presented as a sacred covenant that transcends personal affection, linking couples to a divine purpose and societal responsibility.
In simple terms: Marriage is a holy covenant beyond personal love.
Key Takeaway
Honor marriage as a divine duty.
Themes
faith
marriage
responsibility
community
spirituality
Mood
reverent
reflective
solemn
Type
theological
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- wedding ceremonies
- family counseling
- faith community gatherings
- interfaith dialogues
Key Concepts
covenant theology
social ethics
anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view shape personal expectations?
- Can marriage fulfill both sacred and personal needs?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook individual autonomy and diverse cultural views on marriage.
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