Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Schaeffer: how not to crush a relationship

But when I am a creature in the presence of God, and I see that the last relationship is with an infinite God, and these human relationships are among equals, I can take from a human relationship what God meant it to provide, without putting the whole structure under an intolerable burden.  More than this, when I acknowledge that none of us are perfect in this life, I can enjoy that which is beautiful in a relationship, without expecting it to be perfect.

But most of all, I must recognise that no human relationships are going to be finally sufficient.  The finally sufficient relationship must be with God Himself.

TS, p134.

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