LIFE and Christian Morality

Which relationship is the easiest to understand?

Friendship

Which relationship gives a sense of belonging, popularity, comfortability, easyness, enrichment, and fun?

Friendship

What is friendship based on?

Mutual trust, understanding, acceptance, and enjoyment

Is friendship exclusive?

No, it is not possessive either; 'you dont own them'

What does infatuation involve?

Sexual attraction or feelings; "in love"; may or may not include romantic feelings

What are the 5 "I" factors?

Interested, In touch (physical or online, exciting), Involved (emotional rollercoaster), Infatuated (being "in-love"), and Intimate

What is infatuation usually characterized by?

Exclusiveness and jealousy

Which is the most exciting and troublesome of the relationships?

Infatuation

Romantic infatuation should not be confused with ______?

Love; unless accompanied by friendship and real love, will not last

What is one of the greatest challenges in life?

Learning to truly love a person you are also in love with

What is the most beautiful and challenging of all relationships?

Love

What is love characterized by?

Commitment, understanding, acceptance, respect, sensitivity, and consideration

What does love require?

Patience, forgiveness, and sacrifice

When can a love relationship exist as mostly one sided?

Parental love, you and God

What is exploitation based on?

Any relationship based on selfishness. Takes what it can get without showing any real concern or respect for the other person

Who do we tend to use the most?

The people we love - take advantage, abuse, blackmail, manipulate

What are examples of exploitation?

Using someone to get back at another, taking out a person to make you look good, bragging how far you've gotten with someone, having sex with someone just for the experience

What is the "BIG IF" theory?

How healthy and strong the relationship is usually depends on which characteristics are stronger: infatuation or friendship

What makes up most teen romances?

Infatuation and friendship

What influences how you make decisions or choices?

Morality; about choices

What does to live morally mean?

To make a COMMITMENT to do what is right and appropriate

What is Christian Morality based on?

The teachings of Jesus and his church; accepting his invitation to live and love as he did

How should we love the Lord?

With all our heart, soul, and our neighbor as ourself (Matthew 22:37-39)

Christian Morality is...

A challenge, process, and responsibility

When do you experience the extremes of your emotions, happiness, dejection, joy, anxiety

"In love" or infatuation

What is it best for love?

It is best when the relationship is mutual (both people give and both receive)