Everyday Faithfulness: "Two Loves from a Changed Heart" | Pastor Todd Hessel

Paul's letter to the Thessalonians reveals three essential elements of gospel-centered love that go beyond romantic notions. First, we must love with boldness, declaring God's truth even when facing opposition and conflict. Second, our love must be marked by integrity, speaking truth rather than what people want to hear, grounded in God's approval rather than human acceptance. Third, genuine love is costly, requiring us to invest our time, energy, and resources in others like a nursing mother caring for her children. Paul demonstrates that effective Christian love combines truth with compassion, requiring courage to share both God's love and our own with others, even when it's difficult or expensive.

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