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Life’s Greatest Aim. I Corinthians 13:1-13. My Aim in Life is ___________. Love is a feeling Love is uncontrollable Truth: Love is a matter of choice. (Colossians 3:14) Love is a matter of conduct . (I John 3:18). Misconceptions About Love:. Storge —Natural Affection
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Life’s Greatest Aim I Corinthians 13:1-13
Love is a feeling • Love is uncontrollable • Truth: • Love is a matter of choice. (Colossians 3:14) • Love is a matter of conduct. (I John 3:18) Misconceptions About Love:
Storge—Natural Affection • Eros—Sexual Attraction • Philia—Friendship or Brotherly Love • Agape—Unconditional Sacrificial Love Four Words to Differentiate Types of Love
Without love . . . 1. All I say is ineffective (v. 1) The Priority of LoveI Corinthians 13:1-3
2. All I know is incomplete (v. 2a) 3. All I believe is insufficient (v. 2b)
4. All I give is insignificant (v 3a) 5. All I accomplish is inadequate (v. 3b)
Experience God’s Love (Ephesians 3:17-18) • Forgiveness (Colossians 3:13) • Think about others (Philippians 2:4-5)
4. Act in Love (Luke 6:27-28) • Expect the Best from Others (I Corinthians 13:7)
Remember • Repent • Do things you did at first How to Rekindle Your Love(Revelations 2:4-5)
Insights: • Love is an Action • Love is a Choice The Practice of Love:Description of a Loving Life-Style
Jesus said: “A new commandment I give you, love one another, as I have loved you, so you must love one another. All men will know you are my disciples if you love one another.” –John 13:34-35 The Permanence of LoveI Corinthians 13:7-8, 13