Category: Love
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The Pain of Love
In 2 Corinthians chapter 2, Paul addresses the Corinthians, emphasizing that love can bring pain when confronting sin. He avoided a painful visit to allow time for reflection and repentance. Motivated by love, Paul highlighted the importance of forgiveness, urging the church to comfort and restore those who have sinned,…
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You are Loved.
In this heartfelt reflection, the author expresses their awe and gratitude for the boundless love of Christ. They emphasize the unconditional nature of this love, contrasting it with the deceitful ways of the enemy. The author encourages introspection on whether one truly believes in Christ’s unwavering love despite personal shortcomings…
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Ephesus: you lost your first love.
The Church at Ephesus was praised for its endurance but rebuked for losing its initial love for Jesus. Despite their commitment to doctrine, their love had waned, leading to a cold faith. Jesus urged them to remember and repent, emphasizing the primacy of love for Him above all else. This…
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Love Your Enemy.
The writer reflects on their feelings towards their abusive ex-husband, expressing compassion and care despite the abuse. They also wrestle with thoughts of vengeance but ultimately find peace in biblical verses, realizing that only God can bring true justice. The content emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and letting go of…
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Love Adjusts our Pitch.
Paul instructs believers to live in harmony, emphasizing the need for mutual submission and humility. He stresses the importance of setting aside cultural, societal, and class differences within the church. Paul also advises against arrogance and urges individuals to be open to adjusting their own opinions for the greater good.
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Let Love be without Hypocrisy.
In the blog series “Understanding the Love of God,” Paul emphasizes the sincerity and genuineness of love, cautioning against hypocrisy and manipulation. He distinguishes true love from mere sentiment, stressing the need to hate evil and embrace familial love within the Christian community. This genuine love, rooted in the love…
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Love, the Perfect Bond of Unity
The content emphasizes the importance of love in the Christian faith, drawing from the teachings of Paul and John. It examines the practical expression of love and the need to embrace others as they are. The focus is on actively choosing love in all relationships, both within the Christian community…
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Do Everything in Love.
It is through love for God and others we grow and deepen in spiritual maturity. When we do everything in love, we can walk in the ways that God would have us do so. It is an active choice to walk in righteousness and leaving the sinful desires we have…
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Love Never Ends.
Paul says, love will not quit. Despite all the obstacles that stand in the way; love that refuses to give heed to what would turn off anything less, but keeps right on. God’s love is like that, he says. It will never quit, even though for the best interest of…
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Love Endures All Things.
This blog series delves into the profound concept of love as described in 1 Corinthians 13:7. The Greek word “hypomenō” encapsulates the idea of enduring through life’s trials without seeking escape. It emphasizes the importance of standing by others through difficulties and exemplifies God’s unyielding love that perseveres regardless of…
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