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Your Question:
How do we prioritize love when the world is against us?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen firsthand how the world can be against us, trying to tear us down and undermine our values. But in the face of such opposition, we must prioritize love. The Bible teaches us that love for God is the supreme objective, and that it must come before love for others and even love for ourselves. This is not to say that we don't love our neighbors or our families, but rather that our love for God must be the foundation upon which all other loves are built. When the world is against us, it's easy to get caught up in our own desires and wants, and to prioritize our own interests over the needs of others. But true love is not about what we want, but about what God wants. It's about being willing to sacrifice for the sake of others, even if it means going against the cultural norms or expectations. As Jesus said, "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). This is the kind of love that we must strive for, even in the face of opposition. So how do we prioritize love when the world is against us? We must first recognize that our love for God is the foundation upon which all other loves are built. We must be willing to sacrifice for the sake of others, even if it means going against the cultural norms or expectations. And we must trust that God is working in us to love one another, even when it's hard. As the Bible says, "God is the one who causes us to love each other" (Galatians 5:22). By putting our trust in God and prioritizing love for Him, we can navigate even the most difficult circumstances with courage and conviction.
Sources:
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
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