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What happens when love is tested in the face of uncertainty?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many couples struggle with the uncertainty of love. They're torn between their feelings and the practicalities of commitment. It's a delicate balance, and one that requires a deep understanding of what love truly means. According to Scripture, love is not just a feeling, but a responsibility that should be practiced even when it's hard. It's a choice to prioritize the other person's needs and well-being above our own. When love is tested in the face of uncertainty, it's easy to get caught up in our own doubts and fears. We wonder if we're making the right decision, if our feelings are strong enough, or if we're just settling for something that's not truly meant to be. But the Bible teaches us that love is not just a feeling, but a choice. It's a decision to put the other person's needs before our own, even when it's hard. And it's a decision that requires faith, trust, and surrender to God's will. As I reflect on my own marriage to Susan, I'm reminded of the importance of choosing love even when it's hard. We've been married for 19 years, and we've had our fair share of ups and downs. But through it all, we've learned to prioritize each other's needs and to choose love, even when it's not easy. And I've seen this same principle play out in my children's lives, particularly in my son Joshua's relationships with his friends. He's learning to choose love and commitment, even when it's hard, and it's a valuable lesson that will serve him well in the years to come.
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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