Truth has been relegated to subjectivity; beauty has been subjugated to the beholder; and as millions are idiotized night after night, a global commune has been constructed with the arts enjoying a totalitarian rule.
Ravi ZachariasRead
Love is a commitment that will be tested in the most vulnerable areas of spirituality, a commitment that will force you to make some very difficult choices. It is a commitment that demands that you deal with your lust, your greed, your pride, your power, your desire to control, your temper, your patience, and every area of temptation that the Bible clearly talks about. It demands the quality of commitment that Jesus demonstrates in His relationship to us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love requires deep commitment and resilience, especially in challenging times.
This quote emphasizes that love is not merely a feeling but a profound commitment that tests an individual's character and spirituality. It requires the strength to confront and reconcile with personal flaws and temptations while mirroring the steadfast commitment demonstrated by Jesus in His love for humanity.
Themes
LoveCommitmentSpiritualityTemptationResilience
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding ceremony to emphasize the depth of commitment involved in marriage.
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