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Will the real love please stand up?

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Will the real love please stand up?

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. This is not the opinion of the Elgin Courier.“Love is love.” The battle cry implied that any gratifying feeling could qualify as love, ungodly sex in this case. How can the same word reference both good and bad emotions or behaviors?Our English language limits how we express feelings and actions, including love. We use that single word to reference emotions, lust and charity. However, the Bible uses different words for each to ensure we understand what’s really happening when we encounter ‘love:’Lust (usually sensual)Greek epithumia represents a firm intention ...

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