Love Never Fails

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails."

There are many meanings to the word "Love."    

"In the English language we have one word for love - and it can mean many things in different contexts. For example, the love that a mother feels for her child would be quite different in nature to love felt for her husband. Yet the English vocabulary only offers us this one word. The Greek language  has four different words for love...'agapē', 'philia', 'eros' and 'storge...' all of which have slightly different meanings. "

Agape 

This is a word created in the Greek language to describe God's love, which is selfless, unconditional and 'true' love. There are over 250 instances of this word in the New Testament. One of the most famous example is in 1 Corinthians 13, often known as the 'hymn of love'. Here the Apostle Paul delves into the attributes and values of God's agapē - this kind of love is patient and kind, and always protects, trusts, hopes and endures.

Philia

In the Greek language, this kind love is about the way that we might love our friends, family and community - with an affectionate, brotherly love.

storgê

'Storgê ' means 'affection' and is concerned with the natural affection that exists between relationships. For example,  the affection that a parent might feel for their child.

Eros

This greek term for love is linked with the notion of desire, and is concerned with passionate love and sensual longing. Although often linked with desire, it can also be concerned with love in relationships that are more than 'philo'.

No matter what kind of love...love is around us all the time and ready to be received. Love never fails...it is a beautiful gift to give and receive....Happy Valentine's Day!