Love believes all things

Love believes all things. That comes from verse seven of 1 Corinthians 13. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.  (1 Corinthians 13:7  ESV) Often victims of domestic abuse are instructed in the following way: "The Bible says love believes all things so you need to believe that your… Continue reading Love believes all things

Love covers a multitude of sins, but not all.

Love covers a multitude of sins is one of the texts that stymies victims of abuse. It is delivered with a wagging finger by other Christians, and it recycles like a mantra in the victim's own mind. We can't ignore this Scripture, but we have to be careful when applying it to the situation of… Continue reading Love covers a multitude of sins, but not all.