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Your Question:
When love is tested, what does it reveal about our true nature?
Answer:
As I reflect on the nature of love, I'm reminded of the words of John, who wrote that perfect love for God shows itself in confidence before God and a deep love for other believers. This is a social test, a demonstration of our true nature. When love is tested, it reveals whether we are committed to what is right, or if we are seeking to be affirmed by others. In my own life, I've seen how love can be a powerful motivator. As a pastor, I've witnessed how love for God and for others can bring people together and inspire them to act with kindness and compassion. But I've also seen how love can be tested, and how it can reveal our true nature. When we love others, we are demonstrating a commitment to what is right, and we are showing that we are willing to put others before ourselves. In the context of relationships, love is not just a feeling, but a responsibility that should be practiced even if it's not always easy. As I look at my own marriage to Susan, I see how love has been tested over the years, and how it has revealed our true nature. When we love each other, we are demonstrating a commitment to what is right, and we are showing that we are willing to work through difficult times together.
Sources:
new testament background and message
thomas lea
letters of john
john stott
proverbs
lindsay wilson
history eschatology
n t wright
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
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