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Christians involved in online Christian dating services are in desperate
need of a reminder to pay attention to what is love, and what is not.
The most common misconception members have is that love is feelings and
an excitement caused by another single Christian's presence. it is most
likely to be infatuation, lust, and self-indulgence. The experience that
many Christian singles refer to as love is exactly the opposite.
There is excitement from a new relationship, or just in meeting other
Christians singles of the opposite
sex. This thrill is not love, but the human drive to be connected with
another.
Christian singles need to realize that love is not always fun. The
real test comes when sacrifices are shared and used to deepen the
relationship. If a couple has not have any challenges in their
relationship, they have not arrived at the cornerstone to love. It is in
the hardships that love begins to mold the two into a real Christian
relationship.
Love is a commitment built upon trust, proven over time to build
compatibility and mutually serving interest and growth. It seeks the
best possible conditions for the other person's benefit, sometimes at
one�s own expense. It is not selfish, crying for attention, and
complaining when things do not go their way. (Corinthians chapter 13)
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