Marriage and parenting are the two strongest vows anyone…
“Marriage and parenting are the two strongest vows anyone will ever make. When you see these commitments being carelessly discarded, you can be certain that the ethics of that generation have been abandoned. ... What our society needs is a good dose of biblical ethic from God's people - the kind of ethic that requires us to keep our word no matter what the costs. Situational ethics have so shaped our society that even God's people have lost the concept of absolutes when it comes to keeping our word.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Family, Larry Burkett, 1998
Marriage and parenting are sacred vows; abandoning them signals a loss of absolute moral standards.
In simple terms: Strong commitments are essential; their neglect shows ethical decline.
Key Takeaway
Uphold promises despite difficulty.
Themes
commitment
family
ethics
tradition
absolutism
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
ethical
religious
When to use this quote
- counseling
- marriage workshops
- faith communities
- policy making
Key Concepts
marital vows
parental duty
biblical morality
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “keeping our word” mean in today’s culture?
- How can societies balance flexibility with moral absolutes?
A Different Perspective
Modern relativism challenges absolute commitments.