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Your Question:
How do we choose between safety and freedom when love is at stake?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've had to grapple with this question many times. When love is at stake, I believe we must choose freedom, but not the kind of freedom that prioritizes individual autonomy over the well-being of others. Rather, it's the freedom that comes from being bound together in a relationship, where we're willing to take risks and make sacrifices for the sake of the other person. In my marriage to Susan, I've learned that true freedom is found in the commitment and vulnerability that comes with loving someone. When we choose to love each other, we're not giving up our freedom, but rather, we're gaining a deeper, richer freedom that's rooted in our relationship. This kind of freedom is not about being free from attachment, but about being free to love and be loved in return. As a parent, I've also seen this play out in my relationships with Joshua and Rebecca. When we choose to love and protect them, we're not limiting their freedom, but rather, we're giving them the freedom to grow and thrive in a safe and supportive environment. This is not about controlling or manipulating them, but about being present and available for them, and helping them navigate the world with wisdom and discernment.
Sources:
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
gods crime scene
j warner wallace
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
christian theology
millard erickson
scientism and secularism
j p moreland
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