What really is love? Can we define it, or are we forever chasing an elusive feeling? In this episode of Informed Faith, we explore how society's varied definitions of love often lead to confusion and misconceptions. To find clarity amidst the chaos, we turn to scripture—drawing from Ephesians, Romans, and John—to understand love as God defines it and how we, as Christians, are called to counter cultural misrepresentations with Christ-like love.

This episode uncovers the profound reasons for our capacity to love: being created in God's image, the example set by Jesus, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. We discuss how our transformation from sin to salvation empowers us to walk in the good works prepared by God. We emphasize that divine love is a gift, not something earned by our deeds, enabling us to love genuinely and sacrificially as we were intended.

We underscore that without love, the gifts of the Holy Spirt are meaningless, just empty noise. Highlighting the essential nature of love in all aspects of our lives, from family to community, we stress that love is not merely an emotion but an action. Through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, we are equipped to love genuinely, making it the cornerstone of our faith and actions. Join us as we unpack these rich scriptural insights and learn how to live out true love in our everyday lives.

Citations:
Authentic Love-John Macarthur
Love, Actually: The science behind lust, attraction, and companionship-Harvard
Steve Winwood-Higher Love Lyrics | Genius Lyrics

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