Withholding Love Part 1 - Setup And What The Bible Says with Chris Decker & John Rizzi

On this episode of The Recovery Lifestyle podcast, our hosts John and Chris talk about Withholding Love. Something that we do to our loved ones often, even if done unconsciously. John and Chris also talk about God’s Love as defined in the Bible, and what it means to truly follow His ways.

HIGHLIGHTS
What is Withholding Love?
'Love' is an overused word in English
God's love is unconditional
God's new commandment in John 13: 34-35

QUOTES
John defines Withholding Love: "We're supposed to love unconditionally but that's hard for us to do and we put conditions on our love. ‘I'll love you back if you love me first. I'll love you if you give me sex. I'll love you if you meet my expectations.’"

Chris on the incompatibility of withholding love and following Jesus: "The indicator of someone who is a disciple is that we show love. So if I'm withholding love, not only am I holding that back from my wife, I'm not being a disciple."

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