As God adds his 'Yes' to your 'Yes,' as he confirms your will with his will, and as he allows you, and approves of, your triumph and rejoicing and pride, he makes you at the same time instruments of his will and purpose both for yourselves and for others. In his unfathomable condescension God does add his 'Yes' to yours; but by doing so, he creates out of your love something quite new - the holy estate of matrimony.
Dietrich BonhoefferJesus himself did not try to convert the two thieves on the cross; he waited until one of them turned to him.
Dietrich BonhoefferDeath reveals that the world is not as it should be but that it stands in need of redemption. Christ alone is the conquering of death.
Dietrich BonhoefferOnly the believer obeys — obedience follows faith, the way good fruit comes from a good tree. Only the obedient believe.
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