Moderators Bravus Posted June 28, 2015 Moderators Share Posted June 28, 2015 GayatfootofCross 1 Quote Truth is important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Naomi Posted June 28, 2015 Administrators Share Posted June 28, 2015 I love it GayatfootofCross 1 Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outta Here Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 It's tricky, but generally, I'm all for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Gail Posted June 28, 2015 Administrators Share Posted June 28, 2015 I am still learning what it is... Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators debbym Posted June 28, 2015 Administrators Share Posted June 28, 2015 there are many kinds of love i think 8 or more kinds in the Greek language, not just three. Divine love is to be our study throughout eternity. it has unfathomable depths. GayatfootofCross and Gail 2 Quote deb Love awakens love. Let God be true and every man a liar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hch Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 there are many kinds of love i think 8 or more kinds in the Greek language, not just three. Divine love is to be our study throughout eternity. it has unfathomable depths. God is Love. Be like God and the rest should take care of itself. Naomi 1 Quote His child Henry Bible student/Author https://www.loudcry101.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 29, 2015 Members Share Posted June 29, 2015 Its the greatest thing given to mankind, and displayed in his moral law. Lets not forget his dieing for each and everyone of us. GayatfootofCross 1 Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMo Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 To love one another was one of Christ's final commands before His crucifixion. John 14:15: "“If you love me, keep my commands. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever" Looking at the context, I believe this command of Jesus referes to John 13:34-35: "“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Loving God and each other is paramount to our salvation because "love covers over a multitude of sins" (1 Peter 4:8). Love is the most important attribute of God. God is love. See 1 Cor. 13. Naomi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8thdaypriest Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 The LGBT's say that we must "love" them, and by that they mean accept their behaviors, or accept them with their behaviors. That's not my definition of "love". Jesus loved, but He also condemned sins. phkrause 1 Quote 8thdaypriest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shane Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I believe love is a principle - it is not an emotion. That said, love causes emotions. It can cause romantic passion (between spouses). It can cause bitter sadness (with the loss of a loved one). It can cause disappointment (with a child). It can cause anxiety (with a sick friend or family member). I characterize love with two words - acceptance and commitment. I accept those I love as they are, no conditions attached. I am committed to their well-being under all conditions. Love is often a decision I make. Since Jesus commands us to love others, that almost means it has to be a decision we can make. I can decide to love my neighbors and my enemies. Looking out for the well-being of others does not mean doing what they want. It often means the opposite. Parents making a child eat vegetables instead of ice cream is looking out for the child's well-being although it probably doesn't make the child feel all fuzzy warm with love. phkrause, CoAspen and JoeMo 3 Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMo Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) The LGBT's say that we must "love" them, and by that they mean accept their behaviors, or accept them with their behaviors. That's not my definition of "love". Jesus loved, but He also condemned sins. I agree - Jesus condemned sins. But how often while He was here on earth did he condemn sinners? He convicted sinners of their sin; but the only sinners He truly railed against (condemned?) were the leaders of the established church for twisting the character of God. Only satan condemns and accuses us before God every chance He gets. He condemns us in our minds; and we fall for the lie! The only way we can know what love is is by looking at how Christ loved people -not at the way people want to be looked at - and emulate Him. LGBT's want to be loved and accepted. So does everone else. We should love all people - LGBT's, alcoholics, drug users, pig eaters, Sunday-Keepers, gossips, etc. We all want to be loved. One of our biggest calling as as Christians is to love everyone. That being said, God's love doesn't always look or feel like how we view love. Ask Abraham when he was told to kill His son. Ask Joseph when he was tied to a camel on his way to Egypt. Ask Jesus as he hung on the cross. Ask the apostles as they were being incarcerated, tortured and martyred. Edited June 30, 2015 by JoeMo CoAspen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8thdaypriest Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I agree - Jesus condemned sins. But how often while He was here on earth did he condemn sinners? He DID say, "Go and sin no more." Quote 8thdaypriest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMo Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 He DID say, "Go and sin no more." Yes He did; but that is encouragement; not condemnation. I wonder how many people that he said that to actually succeeded in never sinning again? Naomi, CoAspen and Gerr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shane Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 We should love all people - LGBT's, alcoholics, drug users, pig eaters, Sunday-Keepers, gossips, etc. Wow! Even pig-eaters! Well, I know some cows that say we should eat more chicken. If I were to give my opinion of the biggest sinners in that group list above, it would be gossips. Satan is the accuser of the brethren. Proverbs has a lot to say about tale-bearers. Ezekiel 28:16 states that Lucifer's merchandise resulted in him being filled with violence and sinning. What was Lucifer selling? Since we know he is the father of lies and the accuser of the brethren,,, perhaps what he was selling was a juicy story. So gossip could be one of the original sins right next to pride. Most certainly, it has little to do with love. JoeMo, 8thdaypriest and Naomi 3 Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerr Posted July 3, 2015 Moderators Share Posted July 3, 2015 Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoAspen Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) So far Bravus, it seems people would much rather talk about Homosexuality than love.......very interesting and perhaps telling. Homophobia-80 comments, 749 views Love-15 comments, 109 views Edited July 5, 2015 by CoAspen Data add Naomi and Bravus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamWeaver Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 My position on love is that God is Love and we creatures don't have any say in what it is or is not. Read your bible and you will know little by little what Love is. Its a beautiful thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shane Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 In Letters To Young Lovers, Ellen White says love is a principle often talked about but seldom understood. 1 Corinthians chapter 13 deserves much more study and reflection. Gail 1 Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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