One of my favorite bands growing up was REO Speedwagon. Their first hit song, Keep on Loving You debuted in 1980 on the Hi Infidelity album. My sisters friend played this song over and over on a stereo, blaring it throughout the house. According to the Greek language, there are 3 specific types of love. REO Speedwagon was singing about eros, a sensual and sexually kind of love.
Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters, Hebrews 13:1.
The author of Hebrews refers to Philia, loving a family member. While the city of Philadelphia means city of brotherly love, those who visit, especially sports fans from rival cities may not feel this love. However, love usually doesn’t come naturally. Most people have to work at, praying for a loving heart or seeking counseling to determine what’s preventing them from embracing others.
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends, John 15:13.
The final type of love is agape, a love without conditions. An illustration Jesus shares is laying down a life for a friend. This foreshadows Jesus’ death on a cross not just for his disciples, but for the living, dead and those yet to be born. Although imperfections keep individuals from displaying love daily, the goal and prayer for everyone should be to keep on loving.
by Jay Mankus
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