Christ like love
A Christ-like love is not just an emotion, it is also a decision.
A Christ-like love desires what is best for the other.
A Christ-like love understands and accepts the emotions of others, rejoicing with those who rejoice and weeping with those who weep.
A Christ-like love is generous and does not calculate the cost of giving.
A Christ-like love is not repulsed by illness or ugliness.
A Christ-like love is patient and forgiving.
A person with a Christ-like love takes time for him or herself as well as for others
A Christ-like love does not suffer needlessly, but neither does it run from suffering when running would be a denial of love.
The cross is a symbol of a Christ-like love.
| Number | Christ-Like Love Statements |
|---|---|
| 5 | James becomes their friend of Thomas even though Thomas suffers from cancer. |
| 7 | Lui goes on a weekend retreat to help renew his relationship with God. |
| 4 | Anna works 12 hours for her service project even though she only needs 10 hours, just because she feels it’s the right thing to do. |
| 9 | Tony makes a cross out of recycled waste to promote care for the environment. |
| 3 | Lucy decides not to go shopping, but instead, she goes and comforts her friend who broke up with her boyfriend. |
| 6 | Alexander forgave his baby brother when he broke his Xbox controller. |
| 2 | Danny washes the dishes without being asked because he can see his mother, who is very tired, needs a break. |
| 8 | Even though he is swearing and threatening her, Jen takes the keys from her drunk boyfriend and prevents him from driving home. |
| 1 | William feels he should do something helpful, so he brings cans for the food drive. |
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