Today I have a topic in mind that probably differs from previous texts. You may think it’s not very journalistic, you may think it’s soft, you may think it’s idealistic, you may think it’s nothing but a vague dream. And you might be right. But I’m going to write about it anyway.
I’m talking about love.
When I look at the world today, it makes my heart ache. It seems that human kind is incapable of love. Sure people love each other, they love their children, their parents, their spouses, even their siblings (most of the time). But what does it really mean to love?
The Bible describes real love very powerfully: ”Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” (1st Cor. 13: 4-7, NIV)
Now think about the people you love. Is this the kind of love you feel? What if you get hurt? Is it easy to dig back up all the old things, things you have forgiven already?
True love does not seek for its own good, true love forgives, true love doesn’t remember the wrong things or the pain. But who can really love like this? Is it even possible for humans?
Jesus teaches us to love our enemies and pray for those who seek to hurt us. His teachings were revolutionary at his time – and they still are today. Now whether you are Christian or not, these words must make you think. Even if you don’t believe in God, maybe you believe in love, or in peace. Peace in the world or in your heart can’t be accomplished without pure love.
I truly believe that the only solution to the problems of the world is to start loving each other. Forgiving the people who hurt you the most, praying for those who seek to destroy you and your family. That is the only way.
Hatred is easy. Love is hard.
It is so easy to become bitter, to carry anger in your heart, to hate others and blame them for the pain. Loving is difficult. Loving your enemy is not easy. It does not come to us naturally. But loving is also a choice. It’s a decision we make.
Maybe it’s idealistic. Maybe it has nothing to do with journalism. But I believe it and I stand by it.
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
- 1st Cor. 13:13
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