The Meaning Of Marriage: Facing The Complexities Of Commitment With The Wisdom Of God (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
Service for the sake of gaining moral high ground or self-worth is not service at all. WoundedNess makes us self absorbed, And we are the last person to see it. The mistreatment did not cause the self absorption, but throw fuel on it. The cure for wounded people is for them to recognize that their selfishness is the biggest problem and work on it.If anything matters to me more than God's love for me I will not be in a position to serve others unselfishly.Love without truth is sentimentality; it supports and affirms us but keeps us in denial about our flaws. Truth without love is harshness; it gives us information but in such a way that we cannot really hear it. [Spiritual friendship] is eagerly helping one another know, serve, love, and resemble God in deeper and deeper ways. Keller's book on marriage was full of good material, excellently written, and wonderful application. Marriage is not for selfish reasons, but to help the other grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. Each chapter was full of excellent content, wisdom and grace, and gospel application. This is a thorough and in-depth work on marriage that I'll recommend to many people, and return to again and again myself.
What do You think about The Meaning Of Marriage: Facing The Complexities Of Commitment With The Wisdom Of God (2011)?
A great response to the postmodern, secular view of marriage. Encouraging and convicting.
—joeygoesrawrziez
tim keller strikes again. well done, worth reading.
—SpinDaisy
An excellent book that every couple should read.
—iamstef1471
