A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. John 13:34 (KJV)
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it~ Ephesians 5: 25 (KJV)
It is often said that love is not all we need in marriage. That’s partly true with a skewed view on love. When we love like Jesus, love is all we need in marriage.
1 Corinthians 13:4-6 (NLT) says: Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
When I am impatient, unkind, rude, demanding my way, irritable, unforgiving, etc., I am not showing true love. Love is intentional about being patient, kind, forgiving, and not demanding one’s own ways in marriage.
Reflection: Do I say “I love you.” to my spouse daily? Do I love my spouse like Jesus loves me?
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Ahh these verses speak big to me as my husband has been caring for me since my surgery! I’m reminded of His love for me which points to Christ!!
Aww!! I love your comment. Thank you for sharing. ❤