If love were merely a feeling, it would be impossible to promise it "until death do us part." You cannot logically promise to feel a certain way in thirty years, but you can promise to act a certain way. Viewing love as a choice elevates it from a chemical reaction to an act of the will. The "God’s Sophistication" Perspective
Love as a choice is not a cold or clinical approach; it is the most romantic gesture possible. It says to the other person: "My commitment to you is more powerful than my changing moods or the challenges of the world." It is a sophisticated, high-level way of living that mirrors the enduring nature of the divine. If love were merely a feeling, it would
Just as spiritual faith is tested in moments of silence, love is tested in moments of friction. Choosing to love when your partner is "unlovable" is the highest expression of this sophistication. It says to the other person: "My commitment