<aside> <img src="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/49de0235-e8bc-4eca-bf20-2a9d6d267a02/b047bd39-2b00-497b-87c1-fe4a570db8c7/10A803A6-B6B6-45F1-9EEE-FE6168C88494.jpeg" alt="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/49de0235-e8bc-4eca-bf20-2a9d6d267a02/b047bd39-2b00-497b-87c1-fe4a570db8c7/10A803A6-B6B6-45F1-9EEE-FE6168C88494.jpeg" width="40px" /> "Unveiling Christian Love: Beyond Lust and Deviation"

We're discussing Christian love here, not any deviation from this doctrine. The church has, for a period, tolerated secular variations of love that don't align with Christian principles. This has resulted in significant issues and is incorrect in multiple ways. This discussion isn't about physical intimacy, but the concept of Christian love, unrelated to sexual instincts, which are shared by all species. The term 'love' has unfortunately been muddled with concepts like lust, fornication, adultery, and other activities that are far from noble. For instance, two men engaging in a sexual relationship doesn't equate to the Christian understanding of love. The same goes for polishing your car until it shines perfectly, attending a concert of your favorite rock performer, or even pledging allegiance to a flag and singing the national anthem. These actions, while significant, don't encapsulate the biblical concept of love. Even a willingness to lay down your life for your countrymen, noble as it is, doesn't fit the Christian definition of love. Christian love isn't an abstract idea that can be removed from its original context within the charismata, the diakonion, and the energematon, as clearly outlined in Paul's writings in 1 Cor 12:31 ff. If any entity, even an angel of God or a creature from another world, were to encourage you to preach a gospel that deviates from the enduring standard, it should be viewed with caution!

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