Nearer...

Published on September 5, 2022
Duration: 0:54

This video emphasizes that true love, whether in marriage or faith, requires continuous effort and a desire for deeper intimacy, never settling for complacency. John Lovell uses Charles Spurgeon's quote about love always whispering 'nearer, nearer' to illustrate this point. He shares personal experience about fighting for his marriage and warns against the danger of assuming complete knowledge of a partner, which can lead to stagnation. The principle is extended to faith, advocating for a constant pursuit of greater knowledge and closeness with God.

Quick Summary

True love, according to Charles Spurgeon, is never satisfied and constantly seeks deeper intimacy, whispering 'nearer, nearer.' This principle applies to both marriage, which requires active effort, and faith, demanding a continuous pursuit of closeness with God.

Chapters

  1. 00:00The Nature of Love: Spurgeon's 'Nearer, Nearer'
  2. 00:13Fighting for Marriage: 15 Years of Effort
  3. 00:31The Danger of Relationship Complacency
  4. 00:45Intimacy with God: A Constant Pursuit

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Charles Spurgeon say about love?

Charles Spurgeon is quoted saying that true love is never satisfied with its current state and always seeks deeper intimacy, metaphorically whispering 'nearer, nearer' to express this constant desire for closeness.

How can relationships become stagnant?

Relationships can become stagnant or 'dead' when one partner becomes complacent and assumes they know everything about the other. This attitude is described as offensive and hinders deeper connection.

What is the connection between marital love and faith?

The video suggests that the principle of constantly seeking deeper intimacy applies to both marital love and faith. Just as one fights for marital bliss, a true love for God manifests as a continuous desire for greater knowledge and closeness with Him.

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