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The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God

Book by Timothy Keller · 3 quotes · Marriage, Love, Jesus

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The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God Quotes

“To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God. It is what we need more than anything. It liberates us from pretense, humbles us out of our self-righteousness, and fortifies us for any difficulty life can throw at us.”

“...Singles, too, must see the penultimate status of marriage. If single Christians don't develop a deeply fulfilling love relationship with Jesus, they will put too much pressure on their DREAM of marriage, and that will create pathology in their lives as well.”