Scripture says perfect love drives out fear, meaning that understanding God’s love frees you from the fear of hell and death. But I think the principle holds more broadly than that. To love is to acknowledge the human in the other. Like this guy did.
In that situation, most people would pick one of two responses.
1. They would get scared and hand over the cash.
2. They would get angry and kick his butt.
Neither option takes a second to look at the kid. All they see is a knife. Love takes the time to see our enemies for who they are, human beings, children of God. Was the guy’s reaction “safe”? No way. But maybe safety is overrated. Maybe love matters more.
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