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What happens when love is tested in a world of hurt?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen firsthand how love can be tested in a world of hurt. When we're faced with suffering, it can be a noble task to endure it with patience and love. This is what Jesus demonstrated on the cross, and it's what we're called to do as His followers. The Bible says that the patient endurance of wrong can conquer evil by love, and that the sufferer can fortify others by their example. But love isn't just about being gentle and tender; it's also about being stern and corrective when necessary. As a parent, I've learned that good parents need to balance tenderness with discipline and guidance. And as a Christian, I believe that our concept of love should be defined by God's love for us, which is both gentle and holy. When we come to Jesus at the cross, we find the answer to why we suffer and the strength to live in this mortal frame for Him. When love is tested in a world of hurt, it can either sweeten us or turn us sour. The choice is ours. As the Bible says, "The metal has no strength that has not been tempered in the fire." In other words, our love and character are strengthened through suffering, just like metal is strengthened through heat. This is a hard truth to swallow, but it's one that I've seen play out in my own life and in the lives of those around me. When we choose to love in the midst of hurt, we become stronger and more like Christ.
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