Not realizing that while they may find love as man loves, God's way is always better. God's love is always better. You may find love outside the realm of believers but then it is up to you to maintain it. Continuing on in the above verse:
What
harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common
with an unbeliever? What agreement is there between the
God gave us the directions; we must choose to follow them. He has let us know exactly what love is supposed to be and what it is not supposed to be. We must choose to embrace it or choose what the world has to offer. The hearts and butterflies feel nice for a time but are fleeting in the face of patience and kindness. The gooseflesh feeds the soul but when the chips are down in any relationship, and they will be down at some point, you will need to have more than loving feelings. You will need to have God first and a sacrificial mindset or the very soul in which you built up your love will also tear it down. Your choice to love must be rooted in your choice to rejoice in the truth of God and not delight in evil. King Solomon was considered the wisest person in history, yet that wisdom could not penetrate his failed view of love. He chose what the world had to offer and paid a dear price. Choosing God's love is always better.
Anthony Wade June 26, 2008
