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Your Question:
How do we prioritize love when the world around us is falling apart?
Answer:
Prioritizing love in a world that's falling apart can be challenging, but as a pastor, I've learned that it's essential to focus on our relationships with those closest to us. This includes our spouses, as my wife Susan and I have learned through 19 years of marriage. Commitment is the key to a successful marriage, and it's not just about feeling a certain way, but about choosing to love and care for each other despite the ups and downs of life. As the Bible says, "Many waters cannot quench love, nor will rivers overflow it" (Song of Solomon 8:6-7). This means that love is a powerful force that can endure even in the most difficult circumstances. However, it's not just about loving our spouses, but also about loving God. When we love God, we're able to love others more fully and selflessly. This is the kind of love that can help us navigate the harsh realities of life and build strong, lasting relationships. In a world that often prioritizes our own needs and desires, it's easy to get caught up in a culture of "what's in it for me?" But as Christians, we're called to a higher standard. We're called to love our neighbors, our spouses, and even our enemies, not because we feel like it, but because we're commanded to. So, how do we prioritize love when the world around us is falling apart? By choosing to love God and loving others as a result, we can build strong, resilient relationships that can withstand even the toughest challenges.
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biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
sacred marriage
gary thomas
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
history eschatology
n t wright
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