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The Importance of Prioritizing Love

When the world is against us, it can be challenging to prioritize love. The world's understanding of love often focuses on sinful lusts and selfish desires, which are antithetical to true love. In contrast, the Bible teaches that love is a choice that we must make, even when it's difficult or unpopular. We are designed to love ourselves, and this self-love can be a measure by which we should love others. However, we must not confuse self-love with selfishness, which can lead to harm and destruction.

The Priority of Love

The priority of love is essential for understanding the place of all the commands in the Bible. When we love God and others, we are more likely to follow His commands, even when they are difficult or unpopular. The Bible teaches that love is the greatest commandment, and that it is the foundation upon which all other commands are built. When we prioritize love, we are more likely to be motivated to serve and obey God, even in the face of opposition or adversity.

Loving in the Face of Adversity

When the world is against us, it can be tempting to give up or to respond in anger or resentment. However, the Bible teaches that we must love even in the face of adversity. This means that we must prioritize love over our own desires or interests, even when it's difficult or uncomfortable. By doing so, we can demonstrate the power of God's love in our lives, even in the midst of challenges and opposition. As we prioritize love, we can trust that God will give us the strength and courage we need to persevere, even in the most difficult circumstances.