A few weeks later, the son passed by the shoe store and the manager, looking very concerned, called him in. We pursue them relentlessly, often to our disappointment, because we're looking for bargains. But there is no easy access to these rewarding, God-given life experiences. There is no room for negotiation. Wholeness of life, peace of mind and soul, spiritual joy, self-esteem, genuine contentment can be yours, but only on God's terms.
Love takes no pleasure in other people's sins but delights in the truth.
The crowd following Jesus is greatly impressed. Suppose that you had prayed last night for a million dollars and when you awakened this morning you discovered that, miraculously, Jesus had delivered it to you, right down to the last penny. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, your admiration for Him would be unbounded. Here is that same Jesus telling you that love and love alone is the key to the mystery of life. Here is that same Jesus telling you that love and love alone will make your life worthwhile.