We tend to think in our hyper-sensitive culture that love means merely affection, kind words and trying to protect those you care about. However, honest love is much more than that: * Honest love will tell you what you need to hear, not necessarily want to hear. * Honest love is willing to love you enough not to be liked for a time. * Honest love is more concerned with your character than comfort. Confrontation is never a fun word. However, those who are committed to real and honest love lean into confrontation as a bridge to deeper connection, rather than a roadblock to tranquility. Love is always about looking out what is best for the other person. Sometimes this involves saying “No” and “This is wrong” and “I disagree with you.” Counterfeit love in reality looks out for yourself first. You are not willing to confront because you may be rejected. You are unwilling to say no because you don’t want to deal with the person being unhappy with you. Jesus modeled honest and perfect love. He called out folks when they were wrong or had bad motives. He challenged folks to a deeper and more servant focus. He stayed committed to the character of His disciples far more than their comfort. As it said in John 13:1, “He loved them until the end.”
Posted on: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 01:05:06 +0000
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