In the English language, love is a “mega-multi-meaning word,” combining a number of different emotions, relations, aspects of connection, affection, romance, attraction, actions, and more. As such, it can seem all-encompassing, a singular monolith.
Especially in Christianity, it is the heart of our spiritual life as well. It is the first and second greatest commandments. It is the center of the life and teaching of Jesus. It is literally the prime word for how we describe God.
And yet, even still, it is not all we need.
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