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Your Question:
How do we cultivate a harvest of love in a world of scarcity?
Answer:
Cultivating a harvest of love in a world of scarcity is a challenge we all face. As I reflect on my own marriage to Susan, I realize that it's not about getting, but about giving. When we focus on giving love, rather than seeking to receive it, we open ourselves up to a deeper sense of connection and unity. This is especially true in marriage, where commitment is the key to a successful and lasting relationship. As I've learned from my own experiences and from scripture, love economics is a crucial concept in cultivating a harvest of love. It's about being generous and sacrificing our own desires and needs for the good of another. This requires a sense of contentment and a willingness to put the needs of others before our own. When we are filled with the love and glory of the Lord, we are able to submit to the interests of others without becoming resentful. In a world that often emphasizes individualism and self-satisfaction, it's easy to get caught up in the idea that we need to constantly seek more and better things. But as the Bible reminds us, "Many waters cannot quench love, nor will rivers overflow it" (Song of Solomon 8:6-7). True love is not about getting what we want, but about giving ourselves to others and finding joy and fulfillment in that. By focusing on giving and sacrificing, we can cultivate a harvest of love that brings joy and blessing to ourselves and others.
Sources:
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
sacred marriage
gary thomas
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
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