Love

[karnblack]

Lately I've been contemplating the definition of love. What is love?

Here is some insight from my Bible:

LOVE (n) compassion, devotion
In the New Testament, usually the Greek word agapé, which focuses on benevolent actions toward another person, rather than on feelings for the person. Often described as unconditional, sacrificial love which does

Comments

[puff_girl]

And here is some (okay, a lot of) insight from a page in my New Open Bible that corresponds to 1 Cor. 13:

"What is love? The early Christians faced a problem similar to the one we face today in that the surrounding society was so corrupt that "love" often equaled sheer lust. Fortunately the language in which the New Testament was originally penned has for "L-words" to express various aspects of love. They are presented here in ascending order of Christian usage:
Physical Love (eros)
The very common Greek family of words from which English derives erotic is not even used in the New Testament due to its bad connotations in pagan society. Forms of the word do occur in the Greek translation of the Old Testament, the Septuagint(LXX), but chiefly for "paramours" or "lovers." However, there is a valid place in Christian thinking for this love of physical attraction when it is between married couples (cf. Song of Solomon).
Family Love (storge)The Judeo-Christian tradition has always been strongly family-oriented. Today, as the Christian

[karnblack]

Wow! That's more like $2.00 than $.02. :)

Yes, I used to think I knew what love is, but since I became Christian I've been slowly discovering it. Since I've learned that love is not just a feeling but it is action as well I've been trying my hardest to make my actions show my true feelings. :)

[tnkrbellepixie]

Wuve, twue Wuve.....