Love
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Part 7. Ethics, Love, and Compassion
1. Introduction In both Christianity and Buddhism, ethical life represents the visible expression of spiritual truth. Belief or enlightenment, if genuine, must manifest as compassionate conduct. Yet while the moral teachings of the two traditions share striking similarities in practice, they arise from profoundly different metaphysical and theological foundations. Christian…
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Part 2: The Vertical Relationship – Loving and Knowing God
1 Introduction The vertical relationship is the axis of worship, trust, and obedience that joins humanity to God.It defines the source of all spiritual vitality; every moral and social act draws power from this connection.Jesus named it the first and greatest commandment: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with…
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Part 3: The Horizontal Relationship – Loving and Serving Others
1 Introduction The horizontal relationship represents the believer’s outward expression of divine love.Having been reconciled to God, Christians are called to reflect that reconciliation in their relationships with others.Jesus declared: “This is My commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.” — John 15:12 Love for others…
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Part 4: The Connection – How Faith Fuels Love
1 Introduction Faith and love are not separate virtues but two movements of one spiritual life.Faith looks upward to receive; love reaches outward to give.The vitality of the Christian life depends on their connection: without faith, love lacks source; without love, faith lacks substance. “Faith worketh by love.” — Galatians…
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Part 6 – Delilah: Love, Lust, and Betrayal
Key Verse “After this he fell in love with a woman in the Valley of Sorek whose name was Delilah.”— Judges 16 : 4 (NIV) 1. The Valley of Sorek: Between Two Worlds The story of Samson and Delilah unfolds in the Valley of Sorek, a fertile region lying between…
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1. God as the Ultimate Source of Love
Understanding divine love first. Theme: True love begins with knowing God’s love. Chapter (5) Love and Romantic Relationships Bible Verses: 7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not…
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2. Marriage and Covenant Love
Biblical principles for dating and marriage. Theme: God designed marriage as a covenant and sacred union. Chapter (5) Love and Romantic Relationships Bible Verses: 18 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. 19…
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3. Communication and Intimacy
Healthy interaction and emotional connection. Theme: Love flourishes through communication, understanding, and emotional intimacy. Chapter (5) Love and Romantic Relationships Bible Verses: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up…
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5. Overcoming Relational Challenges
Healing, forgiveness, and perseverance. Theme: God provides restoration, forgiveness, and peace in strained relationships. Chapter (5) Love and Romantic Relationships Bible Verses: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 For if ye…
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3. Sibling Love and Cooperation
Harmony within family relationships. Theme: Love, support, and cooperation among brothers and sisters. Bible Verses: Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 9 And…
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84. Love
Genesis 29:18-20 18 And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter. 19 And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man: abide with me. 20 And Jacob served seven…
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7: Love — Chesed (OT), Agape (NT), and Intertestamental Usage
1. Hebrew Term: Chesed — חֶסֶד Pronunciation: kheh-SEHDMeaning: Loving-kindness, mercy, steadfast love; God’s faithful, covenantal love and mercy. Old Testament Usage: Intertestamental Usage: New Testament Usage: Comparative Summary:
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Deuteronomy: Covenant Renewal, Law, and Love – A Doctrinal Comparison between Judaism and Christianity
1. Introduction Deuteronomy, the fifth and final book of the Torah/Pentateuch, functions as a covenant renewal document. It restates and expands the law originally given at Sinai, emphasising faithfulness, obedience, and the exclusive worship of Yahweh. Judaism regards Deuteronomy as a crucial text for covenant loyalty and ethical monotheism, while…
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The Parable of the Two Debtors
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Two Debtors 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness; Love; Gratefulness; Spiritual Awareness 4. Parable Summary Jesus is dining at the house of Simon the Pharisee when a woman known as a sinner anoints His feet with her…
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The Parable of the Good Samaritan
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Good Samaritan 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Love and Mercy to Others; Neighbourliness; Compassion; Social Boundaries 4. Parable Summary Jesus tells of a man travelling from Jerusalem to Jericho who is attacked by robbers, stripped, beaten, and left for dead.…
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The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Love and Mercy to Others; Wealth and Justice; Eternal Consequences; Reversal of Fortune 4. Parable Summary Jesus presents a striking contrast between two men: Both men die. Lazarus is carried by…
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The Parable of the Great Banquet
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Great Banquet(also known as The Wedding Banquet) 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Love and Mercy to Others; Divine Invitation; Inclusion and Exclusion; Grace and Responsibility 4. Parable Summary A man (or a king, in Matthew’s account) prepares a great banquet…
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The Parable of the Two Sons
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Two Sons 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Love and Mercy to Others; Obedience; Repentance; Faithfulness in Action 4. Parable Summary Jesus presents a story of a father who asks his two sons to work in the vineyard: Jesus asks, “Which…
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The Parable of the Wicked Tenants
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Wicked Tenants(also known as The Parable of the Vineyard or The Parable of the Tenants in the Vineyard) 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Love and Mercy to Others; Rejection of God’s Messengers; Accountability; Judgment and Restoration 4. Parable Summary A…
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5.3 Love Your Enemies
🔹 Story 1: David Spared King Saul’s Life Main Characters: David, Saul, AbishaiStory Summary: Though Saul hunted him to kill, David had multiple chances to retaliate. Instead, he spared Saul’s life, showing respect for God’s anointed and trusting God for justice.Key Verses: 1 Samuel 24; 26Theme Connection: David loved his…
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Love: Chapter (1) The Language of Love
1. Love can be communicated in languages beyond words, and these languages are just as valid. 2. People who notice your silence care about you. 3. Do all things with love. 4. Love is a tool for growth. 5. Without love, living is easy, but it is not very sensible.…
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Chapter (2) Navigating the Complexities of Love
1. Love does not hurt; expectations do. 2. On the one hand, expectations can mentally destroy you. 3. Some people reject you because they do not want to play with your feelings. Please do not take that wrong; they are sincere and not arrogant. 4. The worst feeling is feeling…
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Chapter (3) Love’s Challenges
1. Being a good person does not get you loved. It gets you used. 2. I am proud of my heart. It has been played, stabbed, cheated on, burned, and broken, but somehow, it still works. 3. I do not hate you, but I have lost all the reason to…
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Chapter (4) Insights on Love
1. Do not promise; prove. 2. Do not believe those who tell you they love you. Believe those who show you they do. 3. I am not hard to love; I am just not easy to play with. 4. You cannot be wise and in love at the same time.…