The Feelings Of Love


Love according to Dolly Patton is like a butterfly, that flies away so quick. Do you believe in this comparison? Is love really like a butterfly? Indeed, there are many people out there who will say yes it is so, but that is a fallacy, love is the most permanent feeling ever, and it can only be temporary if one settles for love alternatives. The feelings of love – if it is real love, is real, and permanent, but if it is a shallow love or a love alternative then it can truly be compared to a butterfly? The comparison of love to a butterfly might not be based on fact, but one thing is true, the reason for – comparison. A lot of people due to different past experiences have one unworthy description even worst than the a “butterfly” comparison; it is so bad that some have sworn to never fall in love again, and disregards it when it comes calling. Is that a wise decision, been that man is made to crave for love and in return give love. What could be the problem, whatever made anyone to kick against love and reduce it to a shallow comparison is that, the feelings of love one had might not have been the real love.

 

What Is The True Meaning Of Love?

 

There are two types of love: carnal and agape love. The carnal love is generated from the feeling of carnality, sexuality, which are primary feeling powered by fleshy desires. This kind of love is very flippant, temporary, triggered by banal things and desires like: materialism, chemistry, physical attraction, greed, sex, love for money, etc. It is easy to possess, and very easy to drop. It thrives on fleshy desires, very selfish, greedy, and heartless. It is ubiquitous, everyone feels it, love it more because it is very easy to possess often requiring no sacrifice, and thrives on sex. This kind of love is what is available and accepted in the world today, more than 90% of relationships and marriages are based on carnality. Add to the above features, carnal love is impatient, often lacks understanding especially in the matters that concerns self satisfaction, not forgiving, flesh motivated, and could easily fall-to-pieces as fast as it is accomplished. The feelings of love under this condition are what can be compared to a butterfly, or any other adjective you may have.

 

Agape Love

 

In one of the dictionary agape love is described as gaping, open mouthed. When something is open, it is usually denoted to be honest, not secretive thus good right? Well that is the origin of this type of love, wide, open mouthed, plain, every-one-can-see me kind of love, that is not pretentious or hypocritical, unassuming, and simply natural. Everyone dreams to have this kind of love, but unfortunately, very few people possess it. Why, you may be wondering, the reason is due to obvious factors. Firstly, agape love is veered more towards spirituality while the other carnal love is physical. While spiritual things last, physical things are ephemeral. Secondly this type of love requires sacrifice, something very few people are willing to give. Thirdly, living in a physical world makes exhibiting spiritual emotions difficult; a world where people believe more in carnality like: fornication, adultery, divorce, and other carnal agents, create difficulty in manifesting agape love. The features of agape love are; selflessness, patience, obedience, submission, honesty, giving, forgiving, tolerance, responsible, godly, kindness, selflessness, considerate, contented, etc. Have you ever been in a relationship where the guy or lady shows unexplained love to you, even though you know you do not deserve it? Agape love does no care if you are short, fat, slim, wrinkled, poor, rich, physically challenged etc. it will never expect a compensation for favors, honors you and most importantly appreciate and know God, this kind of love triggers the feelings of love that is genuine.

 

Agape Love Vs. Carnal Love

 

People have often wondered if one can feel agape love without carnal love. The answer is that the two cannot be mixed, it’s like water and oil. Having sex in agape condition under a marriage relationship has nothing to do with carnality because the motive is not sex, neither is it other carnally driven motives.

 

Agape love is the type of love that God have for his creation – especially man. In return to God’s love for man, humans are expected to show love to others by loving God, neighbors, and oneself. The world needs this love more than ever to overcome hatred.

 

All in all, the feelings of love should therefore be based hundred percent on agape love than carnal love, seek it, and show it.



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