Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord.
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The Puritan ethic of marriage was first to look not for a partner whom you do love passionately at this moment but rather for one whom you can love steadily as your best friend for life, then to proceed with God’s help to do just that.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of choosing a life partner based on enduring friendship rather than just passionate love.
J. I. Packer's quote suggests that successful marriage involves selecting a partner who can be loved as a lifelong friend instead of someone perceived through the lens of fleeting passion. It challenges the common notion of romantic love by advocating for a stable, enduring love anchored in mutual support and the shared goal of nurturing that relationship with divine assistance.
Themes
MarriageLoveFriendshipCommitmentPartnership
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding ceremony, to emphasize the foundations of a lasting marriage.
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