To confess your sins to God is not to tell [God] anything [God] doesn't already know. Until you confess them, however, they are the abyss between you. When you confess them, they become the bridge.
Frederick BuechnerRead
Lust is the craving for salt of a man who is dying of thirst.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Lust represents a deep longing for intimacy that can never be adequately fulfilled.
This quote by Frederick Buechner suggests that lust is akin to an insatiable craving, similar to how a person dying of thirst desperately craves salt, which only exacerbates their thirst. It highlights the idea that without genuine connection and love, such desires can lead to greater dissatisfaction and craving, emphasizing that physical desire alone cannot fulfill deeper emotional needs.
Themes
LustLoveDesireThirstIntimacy
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the difference between lust and love.
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