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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To deny oneself is to be aware only of Christ and no more of self, to see only Him who goes before and no more the road which is too hard for us. Once more, all that self-denial can say is, 'He leads the way, keep close to Him.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
Self-denial focuses on spiritual devotion over personal desires.
In this quote, Dietrich Bonhoeffer emphasizes that true self-denial involves prioritizing one's relationship with Christ above oneself. It suggests that by surrendering personal struggles and desires, one can gain clarity and strength by following Christ's guidance, who leads through life's challenges.
Themes
Self-DenialFaithChristSpiritualityGuidance
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about the importance of faith during difficult times.
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