I have been a Christian for 35 years, and it remains one of the best and most defining decisions of my life. Yet it saddens me that so many young people feel confused and disillusioned by the divisions within Christianity—something Paul himself warns against in Romans 16:17.
Christianity has given me true freedom, countless testimonies, and values that continue to shape my life. I have sought to live by the truth of 1 Corinthians 13:13, which reminds us that three things remain: faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. Faith can waver, hope can be shaken, but love is unchanging and eternal.
Scripture defines love so beautifully:
“Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NIV)
In times like these—marked by political strife, division, and moral confusion—it is easy for Christians to feel angry, disoriented, or overwhelmed with questions. But we must never forget that love is the ultimate control mechanism. Anything short of love is a distortion of the gospel. No matter the rhetoric, no matter the agenda, love must always win.
In a world filled with cynicism, prejudice, and competing ideologies, we must teach our children to lead with love—especially toward those who are different from us: those who look different, believe differently, or think differently. This is how we draw people in, not push them away. Love is persuasive where arguments are not.
When our children are tempted to judge others based on stereotypes or societal bias, let us be quick to correct them and guide them back to truth. This is not a time for Christians to retreat into hostility or join in the chorus of condemnation. Rather, it is a time to be like the Bereans, who listened eagerly yet verified all teachings against Scripture. Our upbringing, culture, and leaders may influence our thinking, but we have a responsibility to test every idea and hold fast only to what is true.
We must resist the urge to antagonize or exclude those who do not share our values. These are the moments when true Christianity shines brightest—when we demonstrate Christ’s love in action while sharing the gospel that has transformed our lives. If we fail to do this, we risk pushing the next generation further from a faith rooted in love.
This is a wake-up call: to live out the eternal love of Christ, to share it boldly, and to embody it daily. Love is the truest evidence of our faith—and it is the only way we will heal a broken and divided world.
—Clara Taiwo Og
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