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Your Question:
How do we prioritize love when the world is against us?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've often encountered the challenge of prioritizing love when the world is against us. The biblical hierarchy of love, as outlined in Scripture, reminds us that our love for God must always come first. When confronted with conflicts of love, we must prioritize the higher relationship. In other words, if loving one person or group would be unloving to God, then our love for God must take precedence. This principle is beautifully illustrated in the story of Jesus, who sacrificed His life for His friends, demonstrating the ultimate expression of selfless love. As Jesus said, "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). Our love for others must be willing to make sacrifices, even if it's difficult or costly, in order to truly reflect the love of God. This is not a love that seeks personal gain or security, but rather a love that is self-giving and devoted to the well-being of others. Ultimately, our ability to love others as we should is not dependent on our own strength or willpower, but on God's power working in us. As the Bible says, "No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love is perfected in us" (1 John 4:12). When we love others as God loves us, we are not only reflecting His character, but also experiencing the transformative power of His love in our lives.
Sources:
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
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