The Meaning of Marriage
Studies have shown (by studies, I mean observations in my home —Vance) that there are 3 types of people in the world:
Type 1: Those who locate the owner’s manual and read the assembly/use/care instructions before attempting the assembly/use/care of anything.
Type 2: Those who locate the owner’s manual and set it aside to use if all else fails in the assembly/use/care of the related item. The manual is saved forever and can be referenced only as a last resort if/when all else fails and only if it can be located at said time.
Type 3: Those who first locate any dense material such as wood, metal, or plastic and promptly discard all else, including the owner’s manual and packaging materials. Trying to understand the instructions wastes valuable time, and besides, the rapid assembly by trial and error and without any external input is strangely fulfilling!
(No need to discuss which type is correct.)
In his book “The Meaning of Marriage”, Timothy Keller brings wisdom, humor, practical advice, and a biblically-based perspective regarding the assembly/use/care of relationships — not just for those of us who don’t have it all together, but also for those who do and know that even the most beautiful and well-built structures, if not regularly inspected and cared for, will crumble.
Regardless of where you stand on the owner’s manual spectrum, whether single, dating, or married, this book is insightful, encouraging, and an excellent reminder of God’s design for human relationships.
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P.S. There were people involved in the writing, recording, and publishing of the resources we share, so as we are reminded in 1 Thessalonians 5, we also strive to test everything and hold on to the good.
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