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LOVE
THE EIGHT BEATITUDES OF JESUS
"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 5:3-10
Agape
The NAS New Testament Greek
Strong's Number: 25
Original WordWord Origin
Word Originagapaoperhaps from agan (much) [or cf (5368)]
perhaps from agan (much) [or cf (5368)]Transliterated WordTDNT Entry
TDNT EntryAgapao1:21,5
1:21,5Phonetic SpellingParts of Speech
Parts of Speechag-ap-ah'-o Verb
Verb Definition;
1. of persons
a. to welcome,
b. to entertain,
c. to be fond of,
d. to love dearly
2. of things
a. to be well pleased,
b. to be contented at or with a thing
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MINISTRIES
WITH THE HEART OF GOD
LOVE
Eros, Phileos and Agape
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Bible References
Agape;
34 A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. John 13:34-35
Phileos;
27 for the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came forth from the Father. John 16:27
Eros;
“15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.” 1 John 2:15-17
Phileos
The NAS New Testament Greek
Strong's Number: 5368
Original WordWord Origin
Word Originfileofrom (5384)
from (5384)Phonetic SpellingParts of Speech
Parts of Speechfil-eh'-o Verb
Verb Definition;
1. to love
a. to approve of
b. to like
c. sanction
d. to treat affectionately or kindly, to welcome, befriend
2. to show signs of love
a. to kiss
3. to be fond of doing
a. be wont, use to do
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Webster's Dictionary Definition 0f;
LOVE
Pronunciation: Lav
Function:noun
noun 1. a quality or feeling of strong or constant affection for and dedication to another <motherly love>
2. a attraction based on sexual desire : the strong affection and tenderness felt by lovers. b: a beloved person : DARLING
3. warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion <love of the sea> b: the object of attachment or devotion
4. a score of zero in tennis - in love: feeling love for and devotion toward someone
Eros
1. Eros, refers to erotic or sexual love this is the WORLDY LOVE meaning of love which is totally different than Godly LOVE;
a. Lust of the EYES.
b. Lust of the FLESH.
c. The PRIDE of LIFE. (jealousy, selfishness)
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LOVE IS ALWAYS IN SEASON!
The Bible Says Love Is a Skill
My Beloved let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7 (NLT)
Love is a skill that can be learned. In other words, it's something you can become wonderful at and that means you get better at love by practicing love. There is no time better than now. You may think you're a good lover, but God wants you to become a great AGAPE lover, a skilled lover, a master lover. Yet, most people never learn how to love, which is so sad to me.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to be known as a person of extraordinary love? When people speak of you they might say: "He/She doesn't care who you are or what you look like. He/She doesn't care where you've been or what you've done or where you're from." The only way you get skilled at something is to practice. You do it over and over again. The first time you do it, it feels awkward, but the more you do it, the better you become and then it becomes your LIFESTYLE!
1 John 4:7 says, 7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is begotten of God, and knoweth God.
Let's practice loving each other as the Bible says, "Practice these things; be committed to them, so that your progress may be evident to all" (1 Timothy 4:15 HCSB).
I am talking about AGAPE LOVE! This can ONLY BE ATTAINED if you are ROOTED AND GROUNDED in GOD'S MARVELOUS LOVE.
God’s Greatest Attribute Is “LOVE.”
•WITHOUT LOVE there is no True Forgiveness.
WITHOUT LOVE there is no True Forgiveness. •WITHOUT LOVE there is no Grace.
WITHOUT LOVE there is no Grace.•WITHOUT LOVE there is no Mercy.
WITHOUT LOVE there is no Mercy. •WITHOUT LOVE there is no Compassion.
WITHOUT LOVE there is no Compassion. •WITHOUT LOVE there is no Peace.
WITHOUT LOVE there is no Peace. •WITHOUT LOVE there is always Confusion.
WITHOUT LOVE there is always Confusion. •WITHOUT LOVE there is no Joy.
WITHOUT LOVE there is no Joy.•WITHOUT LOVE there is no Understanding.
WITHOUT LOVE there is no Understanding. •WITHOUT LOVE there is no Remorse.
WITHOUT LOVE there is no Remorse.•WITHOUT LOVE there is no Repentance.
WITHOUT LOVE there is no Repentance. WITHOUT APAGE LOVE, there is no GOD abiding in you. Sorry, but it is true.
How do we find our way back to that place of AGAPE LOVE that set the whole world in motion?
How do we find that Love that God spoke into the atmosphere and then there was and He said “IT IS GOOD?”
Let me let you in on a secret, you can only find it being wrapped in the TRUE AGAPE LOVE OF GOD HIMSELF and it takes great work on our part but the rewards and that “SWEET PEACE” are so wonderful…..
We should all be looking for that love of God and learn through our life choices, failures and victories to acquire that God kind of Love, it is only in that kind of Love that we are truly VICTORIOUS.
PEOPLE that do not know how to love will think it strange;
LET THEM and YOU MUST REMEMBER TO KEEP WALKING IN THE MANIFESTED AGAPE LOVE OF GOD!
LOVE, Shari "LOVE" With, THE HEART OF GOD!
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