This week in worship, Paul reminds us that we are called “beloved” before we ever prove ourselves worthy. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us, revealing a love that does not wait for perfection. That unconditional grace gives us peace with God and sustains us through suffering, shaping perseverance and hope within us. Do we show that same unconditional love to others, or do we treat love like a fragile contract that is easily voided?