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Loyalty: When Games Get Old and Real Love Grows Up

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Intro

Let’s go ahead and say it—

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Modern relationships are wild.

One swipe, one emoji, one red flag later—you’re ghosted.

People out here playing emotional dodgeball.

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But real love? It ain’t a game.

And real character? It don’t play with hearts.

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God’s standard for relationships isn’t outdated.

It’s just unpopular in a culture that values chemistry over character.

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Let’s talk about how to build love that lasts—on truth, not trends.

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1: Character Over Charm Every Time

Yeah, they might look good, smell good, talk sweet…

But that don’t mean they’re good for your soul.

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Proverbs 31:30 says:

“Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.”

That means:

• Don’t confuse smooth talk with solid character.

• Outer beauty fades, but inner integrity builds legacies.

• If they don’t fear God, don’t expect them to love you right.

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Chemistry can attract, but character keeps.

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2: Boundaries Protect What Matters

No, boundaries aren’t being “too deep” or “doing the most.”

They’re biblical. They’re guardrails, not cages.

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Proverbs 4:23 says:

“Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.”

That means:

• Love without limits leads to wounds without warning.

• Boundaries aren’t rejection—they’re protection.

• If someone gets offended by your standards, they weren’t meant to stay.

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You can’t build a godly connection with worldly foundations.

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3: Real Love Reflects God’s Love

The goal ain’t just “relationship goals.”

The goal is God-glorifying connection.

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1 Corinthians 13:4-7 says:

“Love is patient, love is kind… it does not envy… it keeps no record of wrongs… it never fails.”

That means:

• Love ain’t toxic. Love ain’t selfish. Love ain’t inconsistent.

• Love is action over aesthetics.

• When God’s in the center, peace replaces performance.

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Don’t settle for attention. Wait for covenant.

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Conclusion

The world says, “Do what feels good.”

God says, “Do what builds good fruit.”

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In a world full of options, be someone who chooses loyalty, not lust.

Because the right relationship is built, not bought.

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Call to Action (CTA)

Before you ask, “Do they love me?”—ask:

“Do they reflect Him?”

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Don’t chase compatibility and ignore conviction.

Let God shape your standards before anyone else holds your hand.

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What to Hold Onto

You don’t need a situationship—you need stability.

You don’t need a fairytale—you need faithfulness.

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Let God define love.

Let His Word set your worth.

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Be loyal. Be wise. Be fit for real.

Not just for a moment—but for a lifetime.

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