If we can exit a relationship, pressure to reconcile lessens; if we must live with those who have wronged us, we are pushed to reconcile.
Miroslav VolfRead
Love properly understood is God—the font of all creation and the ultimate goal of all desires; God properly understood is love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is fundamentally connected to the divine, and understanding this connection is key to understanding both love and God.
In this quote, Miroslav Volf expresses the idea that true love is rooted in a divine essence, portraying God as the source of all creation and the ultimate aim of human desires. Conversely, comprehending God involves recognizing and embodying love, suggesting that love and divinity are intertwined, and that to love authentically is to experience a connection to the divine.
Themes
LoveGodCreationDesireDivine
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a sermon to illustrate the connection between love and spirituality.
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