Last Updated on October 21, 2020 by Stacy Averette
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The reason that marriage is so painful and yet wonderful is because it is a reflection of the gospel, which is painful and wonderful at once. The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope. This is the only kind of relationship that will really transform us.
Within this Christian vision of marriage, here’s what it means to fall in love. It is to look at another person and get a glimpse of what God is creating, and to say, “I see who God is making you, and it excites me! I want to be part of that. I want to partner with you and God in the journey you are taking to his throne. And when we get there, I will look at your magnificence and say, ‘I always knew you could be like this. I got glimpses of it on earth, but now look at you!
*Quotes taken from Timothy Keller’s book: The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God.
I mentioned War Room during the video and we highly recommend you see it if you haven’t already. Here’s a clip:
Outstanding! One thing that I so appreciate about DeeDee is the way she lifts me up. She’s always done that and it’s been such a blessing.
Charlie, your DeeDee is a shining example of a godly wife. So blessed to know her.