Biblical Answer

The Bible teaches that love is the ultimate test of our Christian profession. In a world filled with hurt and pain, love is what sets us apart from those who do not know God. When we love others, we are not just showing kindness or being nice, we are demonstrating a love that is rooted in faith and trust in God. This love is not natural to human beings in their fallen state, but it is evidence of new birth and a life that is lived in the light of God's presence.

In a world where love can be painful and destructive, we must be careful to understand what love really means. When we love others, we are not just loving with strings attached, but we are also revealing more of our hearts. We may love others because it makes us feel good or because it relieves our own pain, but true love is not about self-satisfaction or emotional fulfillment. True love is about sacrificing ourselves for the benefit of others, even when it's hard or uncomfortable. This is the kind of love that God calls us to, and it's the kind of love that will be tested in a world of hurt.

So, what happens when love is put to the test in a world of hurt? The Bible teaches that love will mean facing difficult choices and making sacrifices for the benefit of others. It will mean pushing the button that destroys the human race, not because we want to, but because we love God and others more than ourselves. This kind of love is not natural to us, but it's the kind of love that God calls us to, and it's the kind of love that will set us apart as followers of Christ. It's a love that will reveal more of our hearts and will require us to trust God even when it's hard. But it's also a love that will bring us joy and fulfillment, because it's rooted in a relationship with God that is real and true. As the Bible says, "Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears" (1 Corinthians 13:8-10). In the end, love will conquer all, even in a world of hurt.