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What happens when love is put to the test in the chaos of everyday life?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've seen firsthand how love is put to the test in the chaos of everyday life. It's easy to say we love our family and friends, but when the going gets tough, do we really mean it? I've seen families struggle to stay together when addiction or other issues come into play. It's like the chaos of everyday life is a magnet that pulls us away from what's truly important. But as Christians, we know that love is not just an emotion or an ethic, but the highest mode of knowing. It's the way we respond to God and to each other, even in the midst of chaos. My wife Susan and I have been married for 19 years, and we've had our fair share of ups and downs. But through it all, our love for each other has been the anchor that holds us together. We've learned to put each other first, even when it's hard, and to prioritize our relationship with God above all else. When love is put to the test, it's easy to get caught up in our own feelings and desires. But as John says, "The test we are to apply to ourselves is objective rather than subjective." In other words, we need to look beyond our own emotions and ask ourselves if our actions are truly loving. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with this very issue. But when we prioritize love and put God first, we begin to see that love is not just a feeling, but a choice. And when we choose love, it overflows into every area of our lives, even in the midst of chaos.
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