Self-Deflating Love
April 29th, 2007 by Duke Kwon When confronted with food sacrificed to idols—or a job promotion you deserve, a “thank you” you’re owed, or a certain standard of living you maintain—how can you let go of things you feel entitled to out of love for someone else, even at great cost to yourselves? Paul answers this question for the Corinthians. He explains that the gospel alone can comfort the fears, fortify the insecurities, and melt the pride that fuels our self-centered hearts.