Quotes With Meaning
But we all suffer. For we all prize and love; and in this present existence of ours, prizing and loving yield suffering. Love in our world is suffering love. Some do not suffer much, though, for they do not love much. Suffering is for the loving. This, said Jesus, is the command of the Holy One: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." In commanding us to love, God invites us to suffer.
But we all suffer. For we all prize and love; and in this present existence of ours, prizing and loving yield suffering. Love in our world is suffering love. Some do not suffer much, though, for they do not love much. Suffering is for the loving. This, said Jesus, is the command of the Holy One: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." In commanding us to love, God invites us to suffer.
This quote highlights the connection between love and suffering in human experience. Wolterstorff suggests that to love deeply is to open oneself to pain, as caring for others inherently involves vulnerability. While some may choose to love less and thus avoid much suffering, the richness of love comes with emotional challenges. The command to love one's neighbor, as emphasized by Jesus, is seen as an invitation to embrace this suffering. Therefore, through love, we grow and find meaning, even in pain. Ultimately, love enriches our lives, teaching us valuable lessons about compassion and connection.