Body of christ Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
““They get married, but their marriage will look quite different from marriage as the world understands it. Christian marriage will be undertaken “in the Lord” (I Cor. 7.39). It will be sanctified in the service of the Body of Christ and in the discipline of prayer and self-control (I Cor. 7.5). It will be a parable of the self-sacrificing love of Christ for his Church. It will even be itself a part of the Body of Christ, a Church in miniature (Eph. 5.32).””
About This Quote
Source Theology: "The Church and the Second World War", 1941
Christian marriage is redefined as a spiritual partnership within the Body of Christ, emphasizing prayer and self‑control.
In simple terms: Marriage as spiritual service.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual unity.
Themes
faith
marriage
spirituality
community
discipline
Mood
contemplative
devout
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church counseling
- marital vows
- faith‑based workshops
Key Concepts
ecclesiology
theology of marriage
sacramental theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect daily life?
- Can it coexist with secular marriage?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with civil law.
