Biblical Answer

Prioritizing Love in a World Against Us

When the world is against us, prioritizing love can be a daunting task. The Bible teaches us that love is not just a feeling, but a choice we make. It's a choice that requires us to put the best interest of God and others above our own interests. This means that when our love for others or ourselves comes into conflict with our love for God, we must yield to the higher relationship. This is not about ignoring our own needs or desires, but about prioritizing the greater good.

The Bible also teaches us that love is not just about tolerance or a warm feeling for everyone. It's about being willing to put others first, to serve and look out for their interests as well as our own. This requires us to have a servants heart, to be willing to count others better than ourselves. It's not about being perfect, but about being willing to grow and learn in our relationships. As C.S. Lewis said, "We must be cautious about calling Need-love mere selfishness. Mere is always a dangerous word." Our need for love and connection is a fundamental aspect of human nature, and it's something that can be both selfishly indulged and selflessly given.

In a world that often seems against us, prioritizing love requires us to be willing to confront our own flaws and weaknesses. It requires us to be honest about our own need for love and connection, and to be willing to receive it from others. It's not about being perfect, but about being willing to grow and learn in our relationships. As the Bible says, "Love one another" (John 13:34). This is not a command to love everyone, but to love one another in a way that is characterized by truth, kindness, and humility. It's a call to prioritize love in a world that often seems against us, and to do so in a way that is marked by the character of God.