Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is Love.
1 John 4:8
“It is impossible to love and be wise.” Francis bacon, Essays
Like oil and water the 2 quotes don’t mix. The nature and wisdom of God is to high to compare to human philosophy. I can agree with both, but am only responsible to the first. If we find ourselves stuck between mankind’s words and God’s word, lean into God’s word. Mr. Francis Bacon has limited his essay to human standards. He is using his mind extraordinarily well. This is the problem with the wisdom of people. The wisdom of God is going beyond into the realm of spirit and outside all known and unknown dimensions(Spirit). God has not only loved us but he has kept his integrity in character and strength. As the earlier verse proclaims God acts out His love and He is LOVE.
The issue we all have is we are confined to our own humanity. We have a difficult time keeping our wits once we fall in love or decide to love. Our limitations show our humanity in a weak and unflattering light. God, though, displays His power and strength in His love.
Puppy love is and expression that is great for distinguishing between mature love and the love of 2 smitten teenagers. But, no matter how experienced we are in dating and in marriage relationships ; we can be foolish. I heard it said that when we love someone, we can’t be happy. We become consumed with their well-being. We become unwise.
There is a King who loves so much that he had become foolish to those he loved. His foolish love proved wiser because he made them eternally well by saving them. This love in Jesus is not rational or logical. Yet it is wisdom from heaven. How can God love me like that? I have no rational for it but I believe it.
His love is for all of us. We fail to be wise once we deny it. God loves with the passion of a smitten teen. He demonstrates His love with the wisdom of the ages in Jesus. “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him! Mathew 17:5b NKJV
Constance 