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“A Christian marriage is [not] one with no problems or even a marriage with fewer problems. (It may well mean more problems.) But it does mean a life in which two people are able to accept each other and love each other in the midst of problems and fears. It means a marriage in which selfish people…” quote by Keith Miller
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“A Christian marriage is [not] one with no problems or even a marriage with fewer problems. (It may well mean more problems.) But it does mean a life in which two people are able to accept each other and love each other in the midst of problems and fears. It means a marriage in which selfish people can accept selfish people without constantly trying to change them -- and even accept themselves, because they realize personally that they have been accepted by Christ.”

Keith Miller

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Source Sermon or Christian counseling material, unknown specific source

Marriage involves challenges; true love accepts flaws and relies on Christ’s acceptance.

In simple terms: Marriage is hard but love accepts imperfections.

Key Takeaway

Embrace and accept each other's flaws.

Themes

relationships faith acceptance

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

inspirational spiritual

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • faith communities
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

theology selflessness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice acceptance without enabling harmful behavior?
  • What role does faith play in your relationship?
A Different Perspective

Christ-centered acceptance may not resolve all relational conflicts.

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