Thinking Differently: SECOND LOVE IN FEBRUARY

It is the second week of our Love in the Bible Series for the month of February. This week we will be learning about Storge Love. Remember the pronunciation is Stor-jay. It is defined as the love you find in families. It is between mother, fathers, brothers and sisters.

As with eros, this Greek term does not appear in the Bible. However, many examples of family love are found in Scripture, such as the love and mutual protection among Noah and his wife, their sons and daughters-in-law in Genesis; the love of Jacob for his sons; and the strong love the sisters Martha and Mary in the gospels had for their brother Lazarus.

The family was a vital part of ancient Jewish culture. In the Ten Commandments, God charges his people to: Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. (Exodus 20:12)

The love of a community is also considered Storage Love.Although often dutiful it is sometimes unfeeling, however very strong none the less. Jesus seems to indicate on a number of occasions that it is a natural, carnal love that may be a hindrance to your spiritual growth. A love that may pull you towards a lesser path. That is not to say that it is not important and that it does not have a place, You should strive to a higher love since it does exists and should be pursued at the cost of Storge if necessary.

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