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SO THIS IS LOVE?
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
Esther 2:17-19
1 Corinthians 13:4-6
"… for richer, for poorer…
till death us do part."
SO THIS IS LOVE?
The king had fallen head over heels in love with Esther. He "…loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins…" (Esther 2:17). Ahasuerus was so thrilled that he threw an immense feast for his princes and servants in the empire in Esther’s name. Moreover, the enamoured king not only pronounced a waiver of taxes but gave out presents generously as befitting a king. He wanted to proclaim his love for Esther. And marriage followed quickly, making Esther the new queen. How romantic, some may exclaim! Maybe some girl is wishing she would find such a guy? But, note: there was a second round of virgins meeting this amorous king (Esther 2:19). So this is love?
It is as if God used the word "love" mockingly here. On the one hand, Ahasuerus was grandly pledging his "love" for his sweet heart and beauty queen; on the other, he was still a roving Casanova, sleeping with other maidens. How sad for Esther. The world’s love is very different from biblical love. What thrills your heart? Romantic dinners with a good looking partner? Expensive gifts, sweeping outward shows of affection, and hopefully a marriage proposal and wedding photographs that cannot be topped by another? Movies have painted a certain picture of what love is. Some seek to re-create these movie experiences in relationships. The right kind of romance is not wrong but that is not all there is in love. Faithfulness and loyalty with spiritual duties are traits Christians should look for. But people talk about "falling in love" or "falling out of love" as if it were uncontrollable. True love is a conscious and steadfast commitment. Only biblical love will bring lifelong happiness and fidelity. The Christian criterion for a life partner must be based on godly character. We must wipe out the wrong image and concepts of love and choose according to God’s will. Do not immediately be bowled over when someone says "I love you."
THOUGHT: What am I looking for in a life partner or in my spouse?
PRAYER: Lord, teach me what biblical love is in a relationship.
Posted in Adult RPG
Esther 2:17-19
1 Corinthians 13:4-6
"… for richer, for poorer…
till death us do part."
SO THIS IS LOVE?
The king had fallen head over heels in love with Esther. He "…loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins…" (Esther 2:17). Ahasuerus was so thrilled that he threw an immense feast for his princes and servants in the empire in Esther’s name. Moreover, the enamoured king not only pronounced a waiver of taxes but gave out presents generously as befitting a king. He wanted to proclaim his love for Esther. And marriage followed quickly, making Esther the new queen. How romantic, some may exclaim! Maybe some girl is wishing she would find such a guy? But, note: there was a second round of virgins meeting this amorous king (Esther 2:19). So this is love?
It is as if God used the word "love" mockingly here. On the one hand, Ahasuerus was grandly pledging his "love" for his sweet heart and beauty queen; on the other, he was still a roving Casanova, sleeping with other maidens. How sad for Esther. The world’s love is very different from biblical love. What thrills your heart? Romantic dinners with a good looking partner? Expensive gifts, sweeping outward shows of affection, and hopefully a marriage proposal and wedding photographs that cannot be topped by another? Movies have painted a certain picture of what love is. Some seek to re-create these movie experiences in relationships. The right kind of romance is not wrong but that is not all there is in love. Faithfulness and loyalty with spiritual duties are traits Christians should look for. But people talk about "falling in love" or "falling out of love" as if it were uncontrollable. True love is a conscious and steadfast commitment. Only biblical love will bring lifelong happiness and fidelity. The Christian criterion for a life partner must be based on godly character. We must wipe out the wrong image and concepts of love and choose according to God’s will. Do not immediately be bowled over when someone says "I love you."
THOUGHT: What am I looking for in a life partner or in my spouse?
PRAYER: Lord, teach me what biblical love is in a relationship.
Posted in Adult RPG