Truth has been relegated to subjectivity; beauty has been subjugated to the beholder; and as millions are idiotized night after night, a global commune has been constructed with the arts enjoying a totalitarian rule.
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Love is a command, not just a feeling. Somehow, in the romantic world of music and theater we have made love to be what it is not. We have so mixed it with beauty and charm and sensuality and contact that we have robbed it of its higher call of cherishing and nurturing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love should be seen as a responsibility rather than just an emotion.
In this quote, Ravi Zacharias emphasizes that love is more than mere feelings or romantic gestures; it is a command that involves cherishing and nurturing others. He critiques the portrayal of love in media, suggesting that it often focuses on superficial aspects instead of its deeper, more meaningful responsibilities.
Themes
LoveResponsibilityNurturingCherishingEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding speech, you could include this quote to emphasize the depth and responsibilities of love.
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