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Your Question:
What happens when love is put to the test in a world of hurt?
Answer:
My friend, I've seen love put to the test in our own marriage, and I can tell you it's a noble endeavor. When we're faced with suffering, it's easy to become bitter, but when we do it in love, it becomes our noblest task. I remember when Susan and I first got married, we went through a tough time, but we chose to face it together, with love as our guiding principle. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the idea of love being voluntary and vicarious. But the truth is, when we suffer with love, it can conquer evil and fortify others by our example. I've seen it in my own congregation, where members have chosen to endure wrong with love, and it's brought about a sense of unity and strength. The metal of our character is tempered in the fire of suffering, and it's only then that we discover our true strength. In our family, I've seen love put to the test in the way my wife and I have parented our children. We've had to discipline them, correct them, and guide them, but we've always done it with love. And I believe that's what makes our love for them so strong. As I look at Joshua and Rebecca, I see the fruit of love in their lives, and it gives me hope for the future. Love is the greatest of all the Christian graces, and it's the surest test of having life.
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francis andersen
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john stott
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timothy keller
new testament background and message
thomas lea
practicing the way
john mark comer
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true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
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