
In 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Paul warns us that in the last days, people will be “loves of self.” He then clearly tells us to “Avoid such people.”
The term “unrequited love” refers to those relationship situations where you like someone more than they like you. This may occur when you like a friend who has no idea you have feelings for them. This may occur when your boyfriend or girlfriend breaks up with you even though you wanted the relationship to continue. Or this may occur when you see a stranger over and over again and you form a strong desire for this person even though they don’t know you exist.
The most dangerous enemy is the one camouflaged by friendship. Satan knows this. To get behind the castle walls, he will always look for a traitor who’s already inside. Even with Jesus, Satan used Judas (John 13:27), one of Jesus’ own disciples.
Perhaps you have feelings for someone, and this person seems to have feelings for you too. But for some reason they keep telling you they are not quite ready for a relationship right now? Or maybe you are in a relationship with someone but it’s nothing like you imagined it to be. Should you let it go or try to adapt and enjoy it for what it is?