The late Swiss physician and counselor Paul Tournier once said something about marriage that's really stuck with me.
He said (paraphrased):
Marriage is really about helping one another reach our full status as persons, and as
responsible beings who don't run away from life.
Well said.
And I can't help but think about how this applies to the Dominion Mandate.
Meaning...
If you are married, part of your calling is to help your spouse use his or her gifts and opportunities to faithfully advance the
kingdom of God.
Of course, we need to be boldly seeking the kingdom with our own lives...
But we mustn't forget the place God has given us to encourage and cultivate our closest companion.