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How do we prioritize love when the world around us is falling apart?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've seen firsthand the challenges of prioritizing love in the midst of life's harsh realities. It's easy to get caught up in loving those who are easy to love, or those who meet our needs and expectations. But the Bible teaches us that love for our neighbor, regardless of their circumstances or our feelings towards them, is a fundamental aspect of our faith. Our neighbor is not just a concept, but the very flame of the Lord, as the Song of Solomon reminds us. In marriage, we often have to learn to love our spouse well, even when it's hard. It's not about feeling swept off our feet or having a romantic activity, but about making a commitment to one another, even when the desires of one begin to impinge on the desires or rights of the other. This commitment is what holds two people together for a lifetime, and it's rooted in our love for God. When we love God properly, we can never love someone too much, and our hearts are expanded to respond to our Divine Joy. So, how do we prioritize love when the world around us is falling apart? We do it by learning to love our neighbors, our spouses, and ourselves in a way that's rooted in our love for God. We prioritize commitment and relationship over our own needs and desires. We recognize that relationships are hard, but they're also worth working at, even when things fall apart. And we remember that love must be learned, and that it's a choice we make every day, in every interaction, and in every moment of mystery, surprise, or alarm.
Sources:
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
sacred marriage
gary thomas
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
history eschatology
n t wright
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