Falls are inevitable. We can't control that, but we can control the direction in which we fall - toward or away from our spouse.
In Hollywood language, romance is expressed as a passive activity. Usually couples will say they have "fallen" in love. Or they may talk about being "swept off their feet."
Adulterous couples sometimes even say, "We couldn't help ourselves; it just happened!" This passivity is as foreign to Christian love as the moon is to the earth.
Christian love is an aggressive movement and an active commitment.
In reality, we choose where to place our affections.
Falls are inevitable. We can't control that, but we can control the direction in which we fall - toward or away from our spouse.In Hollywood language, romance is expressed as a passive activity. Usually couples will say they have "fallen" in love. Or they may talk about being "swept off their feet."Adulterous couples sometimes even say, "We couldn't help ourselves; it just happened!" This passivity is as foreign to Christian love as the moon is to the earth.Christian love is an aggressive movement and an active commitment.In reality, we choose where to place our affections.
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I totally agree. Often I am reminded that in my marriage my commitment is to Jesus, not my husband! Therefore, I am "choosing" to love my husband regardless of circumstances.
yes.....
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