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The Facets of Love
Love has several aspects, and each is designed to be an integral part of a marriage relationship. There is first the magnetic drawing of two people together, which is usually termed desire (Ge 29:18) and which should remain a very important facet of every marriage (Pr 5:17–19). Love also has a facet of romance—strong, sweet and absorbing (Ge 26:8–9). Genuine love is marked by contentment with each other, and a sense of assurance and belonging that enables partners to care for one another and to give the promise of total loyalty (Ru 3:9–11). The fourth facet of love is friendship, with an emphasis on communicating and being close, sharing thoughts and feelings and dreaming together (SS 2:14).
These four aspects of love are held together with God’s love, which is absolutely essential if the marriage is going to endure. God’s love is unconditional; it is given with no thought of response. Self- sacrificing love (Gk., Agapē) is an act of the will and not the emotions (1Co 13:4–8). Agapē love is unselfish and undemanding, realizes the value of the loved one, recognizes responsibility for the beloved, continues to grow, never fades and is pure (1Co 13:12–13).
God demands permanence in marriage (Mal 2:16), but he intended for it to be a growing, loving relationship from beginning to end (Ecc 9:9). This is a truth bound up in God’s will, and thus it is possible for Christians to accomplish it.
As all five aspects of love come to find expression in a marriage relationship, permanence is assured. The house will be built, established and filled with precious and pleasant riches (Pr 14:1; 24:3–4).
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The Woman's Study Bible Reading Plan features 21 readings that teach women about how they can apply passages from the Bible to their modern lives. This collection of scripture verses will help women as they serve God through work, marriage and ministry.
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