Would we demote love to this simple
definition?
Love is not merely a strong affection;
neither does it arise out of kinship or personal ties. For love is death to
self (no moderate feeling would promote this) and it reaches far beyond those
we will ever meet.
Only in the 4th definition
given by Merriam-Webster do we find something closer to a complete meaning.
LOVE: “an unselfish, loyal benevolent
(marked by or disposed to doing good) concern for the good of another.”
This, more or less, is love; concern
for another despite personal desires, despite fickle feelings. It is
everlasting; it is binding.
But again, it is so much more. It is an
emotion that feels fiery passion, but is not driven by this unpredictable force;
rather it is driven by the desire for good in another, a desire for hope, and
peace for another even at the cost of your own happiness. But even more
importantly it is the action upon this drive.
“Greater love has no one than this,
that someone lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 (ESV)
This.. This is awesome.
ReplyDeleteSuper good.
ReplyDelete