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When love is put to the test, what is revealed?
Answer:
When love is put to the test, it reveals its true nature. According to John, love is a test of the true Christian, and it can be demonstrated through various means. He emphasizes that love is the new command, which belongs to the new age in which the true light is already shining. This love is not just a feeling, but a deliberate choice that is made every day. John also explains that love is the greatest of the three abiding Christian graces, and it is the surest test of having life. Those who do not love remain in death, just as they are in darkness. This means that love is not just a feeling, but a choice that we make every day. It is a choice that is made in action, not just in words. When we choose to love, we are demonstrating our commitment to God and to our fellow believers. In this sense, love is a test of our character, just like the doctrinal and social tests. It is a test of whether we are truly born of God, and whether we are living according to His nature. When love is put to the test, it reveals whether we are truly committed to God and to our fellow believers. As Jesus said, "His love for the Father caused Him to go beyond His express command and do those things which He knew were pleasing to the Father." This is the kind of love that we should strive for, and it is the kind of love that will be revealed when we are put to the test.
Sources:
new testament background and message
thomas lea
letters of john
john stott
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
elemental theology
emery bancroft
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
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