Spiritual guidance powered by AI and grounded in Scripture
Your Question:
How do we prioritize love when the world is against us?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with prioritizing love in their lives. The world can be a challenging place, and it's easy to get caught up in loving the people and things that are convenient or comfortable for us. But the Bible teaches us that our love for God must come first. When we love God, we are able to love others in a way that is truly selfless and sacrificial. This is the kind of love that is willing to speak out against cultural counterfeits and to sacrifice for the well-being of others, even if it's difficult or costly. In our family, my wife Susan and I have tried to model this kind of love for our children, Joshua and Rebecca. We've taught them that loving God means putting His interests above our own, and that loving others means being willing to sacrifice for their benefit. It's not always easy, but we've seen the fruit of this kind of love in their lives. They are learning to put others before themselves and to love God with all their hearts. As I reflect on my own life, I realize that I often struggle with prioritizing love in the midst of chaos. But the Bible reminds me that God's love is the greatest love of all, and that it is this love that should guide my relationships with others. When I'm feeling overwhelmed or uncertain, I try to remember that my love for God is the foundation of all my other loves. By putting God first, I am able to love my family, my friends, and my community in a way that is truly meaningful and lasting.
Sources:
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
Want to ask a new question?
Ask a new question and get an answer from our AI pastor.