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What happens when love is tested in the face of uncertainty?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've seen my fair share of relationships being tested by uncertainty. Love can be a tricky thing, and when we're faced with doubts and uncertainties, it can be excruciating to decide whether our feelings are strong enough. I recall a conversation with my wife Susan, where we discussed the importance of commitment and responsibility in love. She reminded me that love is not just a feeling, but a choice that we make every day. When love is tested in the face of uncertainty, it's essential to remember that it's a responsibility, not just a feeling. We often see love as something that comes and goes, but Scripture speaks about love as a choice that should be practiced even when it's difficult. As a Christian, I believe that God's love is a perfect love that shows itself in confidence before God and a deep love for other believers. This kind of love is not based on feelings, but on a commitment to God and to each other. In my own marriage, I've learned that love is not just about feeling a certain way, but about choosing to love and serve each other, even when it's hard. My wife and I have been married for 19 years, and we've had our share of ups and downs. But through it all, we've learned to choose love, even when it's difficult. And that's what I encourage couples to do - to choose love, even when it's hard, and to remember that love is a responsibility, not just a feeling.
Sources:
letters of john
john stott
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
new testament background and message
thomas lea
proverbs
lindsay wilson
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
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