A home is a kingdom of it's own in the midst of the world, a stronghold amid life's storms and stresses, a refuge, even a sanctuary.
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Where God tears great gaps we should not try to fill them with human words.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of accepting divine mysteries without attempting to overly rationalize them with human language.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer suggests that there are profound spiritual experiences or occurrences, represented by 'great gaps,' that are beyond human understanding or expression. Instead of trying to fill these gaps with inadequate human interpretations or explanations, he advocates for a respectful silence, acknowledging that some divine truths might elude our comprehension and should remain in the realm of faith.
Themes
FaithSilenceMysteryDivineUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about accepting life's uncertainties.
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