The Love Solution

Nº 340

February 11, 2025

If God should have no more mercy on us than we have charity to one another, what would become of us? - Thomas Fuller

This week we celebrate Valentine’s Day. This holiday commemorates romantic love but also reminds us of the significance of the love that should engulf all Christian relationships.

Peter describes some essential activities Christians should pursue as we await Christ’s return. One of those is love. “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.” (1 Peter 4:8)

As best I understand how a gasoline-powered car works, the pistons move back and forth within the cylinders. The faster the pistons move, the faster the car goes. As the cylinders and pistons do their jobs, they rub against each other and create dangerous and damaging heat. To resolve the problem, oil is introduced. The lubrication allows each part to do its job with a tolerable amount of heat.

We all bump up against others, and some people rub us the wrong way. We can get offended, or we can allow the “oil” of love to cool the situation and cover the sinful actions that could easily heat up and distract us from our calling.

Life is too short to be consumed by angry, petty conflicts. Let the oil of love sooth hurt feelings and eliminate the friction in our lives.

Excelsior,

Dan Bolin

Author & President