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What happens when love is put to the test in a world of hurt?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen firsthand how love can be put to the test in a world of hurt. When we're faced with suffering, it can be a noble task to endure it with love. This is what Jesus taught us, that our patient endurance of wrong can conquer evil by love. In fact, the Bible says that the patient endurance of wrong can fortify others by our example, showing them that even in the midst of pain, we can choose to love. But love is not just about feeling good emotions; it's also about making a choice to act with kindness and compassion, even when it's hard. As the Bible says, "Love is the new command" (2:7-11). This means that we're not just called to love those who are easy to love, but to love those who are difficult to love as well. And when we do, we show the world what it means to be a follower of Christ. In fact, the Bible says that love is the surest test of having life, and that anyone who does not love remains in death (2:9, 11). In my own marriage, I've seen how love can be put to the test in a world of hurt. My wife, Susan, and I have had our share of struggles, but through it all, we've chosen to love each other, even when it's hard. And I've seen how that love has helped us to grow and become stronger as a couple. As the Bible says, "The metal has no strength that has not been tempered in the fire" (from the passage that describes suffering as a noble task). So, when love is put to the test in a world of hurt, it can be a refining process that helps us to become stronger and more like Christ.
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