"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, 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. Love never fails."
-1 Corinthians 13:4-8
There were 3 different words in the Greek language for love...
agape - unconditional
phileo- the type of love one has for a brother or sister
eros- erotic, lust
The love referred to in the above passage is agape. It is the love we should all strive to achieve. Its is also the love we have been shown. Its the type of love that no matter how hard you fight it or resent it, never stops. Read that passage a few times, insert the word agape where "love" appears. This is God's message to you, for you. Our obedience to this love should be a response to its unfailing nature. This verse should never become cliche because it should never cease to be amazing. It is used far too often (just watch the Bachelor) and not enough people understand what type of love they are getting into by saying it. How are you affected by this impossible to escape love?
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