Real Love

     Bruce Jenner: "God gave me the soul of a woman." With those eight words, Bruce Jenner confirmed what was already being stated in the press: he is transgender. Having him come out was met with support and "love." I quote love because supporting one going against God is most definitely not "love." Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary defines love as, "unselfish, loyal, & benevolent intention & commitment toward another," (pg. 1054). I want to explore love & happiness more, but right now will give you a brief synopsis of what I'm driving at.

     Real love is telling people what they need to hear & not what they want to hear. In other words, if you love someone you won't lie to tell. Rather, you will be honest w/ them. Yes, feelings may get hurt, but telling the truth is the most important. I could not tell Bruce Jenner "as long as it makes you happy." I can't do that. Happiness & God go hand in hand. As long as you are not listening to God, as long as you are going against God, you will not be happy!!! Telling God He made a mistake is completely wrong! God does not make mistakes. "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations," Jeremiah 1:5. God knows what He is doing Mr. Bruce. 

     You can't correct God when He is not the One needing correction. Human beings are the ones that need correction. We get that through the Bible. If we read & be like a sponge and absorb, we would know exactly what God tells us. 1 Corinthians 6:19 lets us know that our bodies are the temples of the Holy Ghost. It is not our own. We just can't do what we want w/ them. I love Bruce. I love everyone, but I can't be supportive of something that goes against God. Otherwise, I really don't love you. 

     Real love is godly support. Real love is telling the truth. Real love is showing people how to get saved through Jesus Christ. Real love is correcting a mistake. Real love is knowing that happiness is only obtainable through Jesus. Real love is not judging. Real love is when you care about someone so much that you don't want them to go to hell. 

     From Real Love,
     Mary