1 Corinthians 13:8 (NIV)
8 Love never fails. But where there are
prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be
stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.
The first essential for a happy Christian home is that love
must be practiced. Homes that are built on animal attraction and lust are
destined to crumble and fall. Love is the cohesive force that holds the family
together. True love contains an element of spiritual mystery. It embodies
loyalty, reverence, and understanding. Love imposes a tremendous responsibility
on all members of a family, but it is a responsibility accompanied by glorious
rewards. “Love,” says the Bible, “even as Christ . . . loved the church, and
gave Himself for it.” How did Christ love the church? He loved it despite its
faults, its mistakes, and its weaknesses. True love does not fail. It loves
despite personality defects, physical blemishes, and mental quirks. Love is
deep, abiding, and eternal. Nothing can bring a sense of security into the home
as true love can.
Thought for today:
Do I offer my heart in order to serve in love?
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