Why We Should Love One Another

<p>Movies have been a part of our lives since the late 1800s. Historians will debate the difference between a motion picture and a full-length movie, the exact date they were produced, and whether they were even worthy of consideration of either title. </p> <p>All that aside, there are some films that are considered timeless classics, that transcend age and time itself, and are just as poignant and relevant today as the day they were made…movies like <i>Gone with the Wind</i>, <i>Citizen Kane</i>, <i>Casablanca</i>, and <i>The Sound of Music</i>, just to name a few. I’m sure you’re thinking of a few of your own choices right now.</p> <p>Well, during my Senior Year of high school, the movie, <i>Love Story</i>, hit the big screen, touching the hearts of every dating couple during that time. It starred Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal, and was often compared to a modern-day version of Shakespeare’s <i>Romeo and Juliet</i>, with its inclusion of ultimate devotion, love, sacrifice, and the death of a lover.</p> <p>I seriously doubt that <i>Love Story</i> will ever be considered a timeless classic to most movie experts, but the phrase from the movie, “<i>Love means never having to say you’re sorry</i>,” will be forever remembered for the tears and sadness it created on all who watched the film.</p> <p>Now, while it may have been a catchy phrase in its day, it’s just not true or realistic. Love <i>does</i> mean having to say you’re sorry, along with, I was wrong, forgive me, you’re right, you’re important, I care what you think, I respect you, and so much more.</p> <p>And love, real love, a godly love, should be freely given with no conditions, restrictions, or limitations to everyone at all times because that’s the way God intended.</p> <p>So why would God want it that way? Why would God ask us to do something that is often difficult or far more than we can humanly do? What are the benefits, and how could it change our world?</p> <p>Well, that’s what I’ll be talking about on my podcast today. We’re going to look