Loving with Discernment, Not Just Emotion
Loving with Discernment, Not Just Emotion
True Christian love is more than a warm feeling or a kind gesture; it is a love that is anchored in wisdom and discernment. Sometimes, the most loving thing we can do is also the hardest—choosing what is best for someone, even if it is misunderstood or painful in the moment. Like a parent allowing a child to undergo a difficult but necessary procedure, wise love seeks the highest good, not just immediate comfort.
God calls His people to love in a way that reflects His own heart: a love that is willing to make hard choices for the sake of another’s growth and well-being. This kind of love requires prayer, humility, and a willingness to trust God with the outcomes. When we love wisely, we honor God and truly serve those around us, even when it costs us something.
Philippians 1:9-10 (KJV): “And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.”
Reflection: Is there someone in your life who needs you to love them with wisdom rather than just comfort? What is one hard but loving action you can take for their good this week?
True Christian love is more than a warm feeling or a kind gesture; it is a love that is anchored in wisdom and discernment. Sometimes, the most loving thing we can do is also the hardest—choosing what is best for someone, even if it is misunderstood or painful in the moment. Like a parent allowing a child to undergo a difficult but necessary procedure, wise love seeks the highest good, not just immediate comfort.
God calls His people to love in a way that reflects His own heart: a love that is willing to make hard choices for the sake of another’s growth and well-being. This kind of love requires prayer, humility, and a willingness to trust God with the outcomes. When we love wisely, we honor God and truly serve those around us, even when it costs us something.
Philippians 1:9-10 (KJV): “And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.”
Reflection: Is there someone in your life who needs you to love them with wisdom rather than just comfort? What is one hard but loving action you can take for their good this week?
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Great Message to start the new month! Thank You
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