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LOVE DEMANDED
A. TO LOVE GOD AND JESUS...
1. We are commanded to love (agape) God heart, soul, mind, and
strength - Mk 12:30
2. We are commanded to love (philia) Jesus, more than family - 1Co
16:22; Mt 10:37
-- The greatest command of the Law, reinforced in the Gospel
B. TO LOVE OUR BRETHREN...
1. We are to love (agape) one another as Christ loved us - Jn
13:34-35
2. We are to be kindly affectionate (philostorgos, love of family)
to one another with brotherly love (philadelphia, fraternal
affection) - Ro 12:10
-- With brotherly love that is affectionate and demonstrative to
others
C. TO LOVE OUR FAMILIES...
1. Husbands are to love (agape) their wives (which includes to
cherish) - Ep 5:25,28-29
2. Wives are to love (philandros, to love as a friend) their
husbands - Tit 2:4
3. Mothers are to love their children (philoteknos, to be fond of
one's children) - Tit 2:4
-- With heartfelt affection that should only be natural in
families
D. TO LOVE NEIGHBORS AND ENEMIES...
1. We are commanded to love (agape) our neighbor - Mk 12:31
2. We are commanded to love (agape) our enemies - Mt 5:44
-- With active good will that allows no distinction between friend
and foe
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