Tim, very well written, I think Ellen would be pleased. You touch on a matter that has bothered your "rational" friend for oh so many years, decades perhaps. I can put it best in form of the self-question: "how can it be that I love my own children but then not love all children?"
Andy, if you think Ellen would be pleased and you think it is well written, I may be on to something. :) Thank you.
Jesus continues to challenge me. Love can be a command--love your neighbor--while also being an emotion, such as our natural love for our family. Both are on display through our behaviour. English isn't as helpful as Greek in defining the nuances, but the result is the same--we need to do it. My heart is still far too selfish, but God gives grace and I don't give up trying.
Thanks for writing on this matter, Tim. I hope someone is listening and will see the point of doing the right things in all arenas of our God-given existence this side of glory.
Tim, very well written, I think Ellen would be pleased. You touch on a matter that has bothered your "rational" friend for oh so many years, decades perhaps. I can put it best in form of the self-question: "how can it be that I love my own children but then not love all children?"
Andy, if you think Ellen would be pleased and you think it is well written, I may be on to something. :) Thank you.
Jesus continues to challenge me. Love can be a command--love your neighbor--while also being an emotion, such as our natural love for our family. Both are on display through our behaviour. English isn't as helpful as Greek in defining the nuances, but the result is the same--we need to do it. My heart is still far too selfish, but God gives grace and I don't give up trying.
Thanks again!
Thanks for writing on this matter, Tim. I hope someone is listening and will see the point of doing the right things in all arenas of our God-given existence this side of glory.
Thanks for your encouragement, Kennedy. Hope you and your family are doing well!