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Your Question:
How do we prioritize love when the world around us is falling apart?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've learned that prioritizing love in a world that's falling apart requires a commitment to our relationships and a focus on the things that truly matter. We can't control who our neighbors are or how they feel, but we can control how we respond to them. The Bible reminds us that love is a choice, not a feeling, and that it's the foundation of a successful marriage and a fulfilling life. In a world where relationships are often transactional and based on what we can get from others, it's easy to lose sight of what love truly is. But love is not about feeling swept off our feet or experiencing a passionate romance; it's about commitment, sacrifice, and putting the needs of others before our own. When we prioritize love, we prioritize our relationships, our community, and our faith. As I reflect on my own marriage to Susan, I've come to realize that love is not something we feel, but something we choose to cultivate every day. It's about making a commitment to our partner, to our family, and to our community, even when it's hard. It's about putting the needs of others before our own and being willing to forgive and work through the challenges that inevitably arise. By prioritizing love, we can build strong, resilient relationships that can withstand even the toughest challenges.
Sources:
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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