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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God has reserved to Himself the right to determine the end of life, because He alone knows the goal to which it is His will to lead it. It is for Him alone to justify a life or to cast it away.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that only God determines the ultimate purpose and value of life.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer's quote reflects the belief that the end of life and its significance are under God's sovereign control. It delves into the idea that humans cannot fully understand the purpose of life, as it is divinely orchestrated, and suggests that God alone has the authority to judge the worth of a life based on His divine plan.
Themes
GodLifePurposeSovereigntyValue
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a sermon to emphasize faith in God's plan for our lives.
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