Have you ever watched the Movie Fireproof? If not, here is the gist of it:
It is a simple yet beautiful movie about a firefighter in a troubled marriage who through faith and the encouragement of others, finds the courage to repair what has been broken.
It got me thinking about the definition of love, particularly as it pertains to marriage.
How would you define love?
One version of the bible (1 Corinthians 13: verses 4 - 7) defines it as follows:
Love is patient
Love is kind
It does not envy
It does not boast
It is not proud
It does not dishonor others
It is not self-seeking
It is not easily angered
It keeps no record of wrong
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in the truth
It always protects
Always trusts
Always hopes
Always perseveres.
The dictionary defines it as follows:
An intense feeling of deep affection.
A great interest and pleasure in something
Are you leaning towards the bible or the dictionary definition? Why?
I am leaning toward the biblical definition, here's why.
It focuses on selfless rather than self, emphasizing the action, what we should and should not do in spite of what we feel. A how to of sorts, after all; intensity fades and interests change, but what we do has the potential to last a lifetime. The fact is, that applies to Love in any form, not just in a marriage.
KEC
aka Deo Volente
12/26/2025
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