Summary of Gary Thomas's The Sacred Search

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#1 Every marriage takes time and effort, but some marriages sap the spouses’ strength, while others generate joy and enthusiasm and intimacy. You need to ask why you want to get married before you decide who to marry.

#2 The person you marry is the last person you will see before you go to sleep. Their face is the first one you will see when you wake up in the morning. Their words will encourage or discourage you, their humor will make you laugh in amusement or cry in shame, and their presence will be a healing balm or a reminder of all that could have been.

#3 A home established on Matthew 6:33, which is a command as well as a promise of a rich and meaningful life, is only possible if the two people involved are committed to Christ and committed to building together. Otherwise, they will eventually become bored with each other and their marriage.

#4 It is crucial to be cautious and discerning when choosing a spouse. You don’t want to miss out on the great rewards of a rich, satisfying, and soul-building marriage. Ask yourself: Ten years from now, what kind of tears do I want to be crying. Tears of joy, or tears of pain.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: May 9, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822508965

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Insights on Gary Thomas's The Sacred Search

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 10

Insights from Chapter 11

Insights from Chapter 12

Insights from Chapter 13

Insights from Chapter 14

Insights from Chapter 15

Insights from Chapter 16

Insights from Chapter 17

Insights from Chapter 18

Insights from Chapter 19

Insights from Chapter 20

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

Every marriage takes time and effort, but some marriages sap the spouses’ strength, while others generate joy and enthusiasm and intimacy. You need to ask why you want to get married before you decide who to marry.

#2

The person you marry is the last person you will see before you go to sleep. Their face is the first one you will see when you wake up in the morning. Their words will encourage or discourage you, their humor will make you laugh in amusement or cry in shame, and their presence will be a healing balm or a reminder of all that could have been.

#3

A home established on Matthew 6:33, which is a command as well as a promise of a rich and meaningful life, is only possible if the two people involved are committed to Christ and committed to building together. Otherwise, they will eventually become bored with each other and their marriage.

#4

It is crucial to be cautious and discerning when choosing a spouse. You don’t want to miss out on the great rewards of a rich, satisfying, and soul-building marriage. Ask yourself: Ten years from now, what kind of tears do I want to be crying. Tears of joy, or tears of pain.

#5

The purpose of marriage is to seek first the kingdom of God. How will getting married change the way you pursue someone to marry, as well as the type of person you might consider.

Insights from Chapter 2

#1

The exception clause is found in Matthew 6:33,