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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Love Over Liberty</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/l/love_over_liberty.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/bsb/1_corinthians/8.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/l/love.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Love Over Liberty</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/l/love_over_knowledge.htm" title="Love Over Knowledge">◄</a> Love Over Liberty <a href="/topical/l/love_reflects_christ.htm" title="Love Reflects Christ">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Introduction The concept of "Love Over Liberty" is rooted in the Christian understanding that love should guide the exercise of personal freedoms. This principle is particularly emphasized in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to prioritize the well-being and spiritual growth of others over their own rights and freedoms. This entry explores the biblical basis for this principle, its theological implications, and its practical application in the life of a believer. Biblical Foundation The Apostle Paul addresses the tension between personal liberty and love in several of his epistles. A key passage is found in <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/8.htm">1 Corinthians 8</a>, where Paul discusses the issue of eating food offered to idols. He acknowledges that while believers have the knowledge that "an idol is nothing at all in the world" (<a href="/1_corinthians/8-4.htm">1 Corinthians 8:4</a>), and thus have the liberty to eat such food, they must consider the impact of their actions on others. Paul writes, "Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak" (<a href="/1_corinthians/8-9.htm">1 Corinthians 8:9</a>). Here, Paul emphasizes that love for fellow believers should govern the exercise of one's freedom. In <a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">Galatians 5:13-14</a>, Paul further elaborates on this principle: "For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love. The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: 'Love your neighbor as yourself'" . This passage underscores the idea that Christian freedom is not an end in itself but a means to serve others in love. Theological Implications The principle of "Love Over Liberty" reflects the heart of the Gospel, which calls believers to emulate Christ's sacrificial love. Jesus Himself exemplified this principle, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a>, where He "emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant" for the sake of humanity. This self-giving love is the model for Christian conduct, urging believers to prioritize the spiritual welfare of others over personal rights. This principle also highlights the communal nature of the Christian faith. Believers are part of the body of Christ, and their actions have implications for the entire community. As Paul writes in <a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19-21</a>, "Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food" . The exercise of liberty must be tempered by a commitment to building up the body of Christ. Practical Application In practical terms, "Love Over Liberty" calls believers to exercise discernment and sensitivity in their daily lives. This may involve refraining from certain actions that, while permissible, could cause another believer to stumble or be led into sin. For instance, a Christian might choose to abstain from consuming alcohol in the presence of someone who struggles with addiction, even though they have the freedom to drink. Moreover, this principle encourages believers to engage in self-examination and to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit in making decisions that affect others. It challenges Christians to consider how their actions reflect the love of Christ and contribute to the unity and edification of the church. Conclusion The principle of "Love Over Liberty" is a call to live out the Gospel in tangible ways, prioritizing the spiritual growth and well-being of others over personal freedoms. It is a reminder that true Christian liberty is found in serving one another in love, following the example of Christ.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><a href="/topical/l/love.htm">Love</a><a href="/topical/l/love_and_hate.htm">Love and Hate</a><a href="/topical/l/love_and_marriage.htm">Love and Marriage</a><a href="/topical/l/love_and_relationships.htm">Love and Relationships</a><a href="/topical/l/love_feasts.htm">Love Feasts</a><a href="/topical/l/love_for_one_another.htm">Love for One Another</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love_of_man_for_god.htm">Love of Man for God</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love_of_man_for_man.htm">Love of Man for Man</a><a href="/topical/l/love_of_money.htm">Love of Money</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love_of_money--the_root_of_evil.htm">Love of Money: The Root of Evil</a><a href="/topical/l/love_of_neighbor.htm">Love of Neighbor</a><a href="/topical/l/love_offerings.htm">Love offerings</a><a href="/topical/l/love_one_another.htm">Love One Another</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--a_characteristic_of_saints.htm">Love to Christ: A Characteristic of Saints</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--an_evidence_of_adoption.htm">Love to Christ: An Evidence of Adoption</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--certain_women.htm">Love to Christ: Certain Women</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--decrease_of,_rebuked.htm">Love to Christ: Decrease of, Rebuked</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--exhibited_by_god.htm">Love to Christ: Exhibited by God</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--exhibited_by_saints.htm">Love to Christ: Exhibited by Saints</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--his_love_to_us_a_motive_to.htm">Love to Christ: His Love to Us a Motive To</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--his_personal_excellence_is_deserving_of.htm">Love to Christ: His Personal Excellence is Deserving of</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--increase_of,_to_be_prayed_for.htm">Love to Christ: Increase of, to be Prayed For</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--joseph_of_arimathaea.htm">Love to Christ: Joseph of Arimathaea</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--manifested_in_ministering_to_him.htm">Love to Christ: Manifested in Ministering to Him</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--manifested_in_obeying_him.htm">Love to Christ: Manifested in Obeying Him</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--manifested_in_preferring_him_to_all_others.htm">Love to Christ: Manifested in Preferring Him to all Others</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--manifested_in_seeking_him.htm">Love to Christ: Manifested in Seeking Him</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--manifested_in_taking_up_the_cross_for_him.htm">Love to Christ: Manifested in Taking up the Cross for Him</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--mary_magdalene.htm">Love to Christ: Mary Magdalene</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--paul.htm">Love to Christ: Paul</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--penitent_woman.htm">Love to Christ: Penitent Woman</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--peter.htm">Love to Christ: Peter</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--pray_for_grace_to_those_who_have.htm">Love to Christ: Pray for Grace to Those Who Have</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--promises_to.htm">Love to Christ: Promises To</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--should_be_ardent.htm">Love to Christ: should be Ardent</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--should_be_even_to_death.htm">Love to Christ: should be Even to Death</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--should_be_in_proportion_to_our_mercies.htm">Love to Christ: should be in Proportion to Our Mercies</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--should_be_sincere.htm">Love to Christ: should be Sincere</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--should_be_supreme.htm">Love to Christ: should be Supreme</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--should_be_unquenchable.htm">Love to Christ: should be Unquenchable</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--should_be_with_the_soul.htm">Love to Christ: should Be with the Soul</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--the_wicked,_destitute_of.htm">Love to Christ: The Wicked, Destitute of</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--they_who_have_are_loved_by_christ.htm">Love to Christ: They Who Have are Loved by Christ</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--they_who_have_are_loved_by_the_father.htm">Love to Christ: They Who Have are Loved by the Father</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--they_who_have--enjoy_communion_with_god_and_christ.htm">Love to Christ: They Who Have: Enjoy Communion With God and Christ</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--thomas.htm">Love to Christ: Thomas</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_christ--want_of,_denounced.htm">Love to Christ: Want of, Denounced</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god_with_all_the_heart.htm">Love to God with all the Heart</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--a_characteristic_of_saints.htm">Love to God: A Characteristic of Saints</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--better_than_all_sacrifices.htm">Love to God: Better than all Sacrifices</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--commanded.htm">Love to God: Commanded</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--exhibited_by_christ.htm">Love to God: Exhibited by Christ</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--exhort_one_another_to.htm">Love to God: Exhort One Another To</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--god_tries_the_sincerity_of.htm">Love to God: God Tries the Sincerity of</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--god,_faithful_to_those_who_have.htm">Love to God: God, Faithful to Those Who Have</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--hypocrites,_without.htm">Love to God: Hypocrites, Without</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--perfected_in_obedience.htm">Love to God: Perfected in Obedience</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--perfected,_gives_boldness.htm">Love to God: Perfected, Gives Boldness</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--persevere_in.htm">Love to God: Persevere In</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--pray_for.htm">Love to God: Pray For</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--produced_by_answers_to_prayer.htm">Love to God: Produced by Answers to Prayer</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--produced_by_the_holy_spirit.htm">Love to God: Produced by The Holy Spirit</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--produced_by_the_love_of_god_to_us.htm">Love to God: Produced by The Love of God to Us</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--promises_connected_with.htm">Love to God: Promises Connected With</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--should_produce_hatred_of_sin.htm">Love to God: should Produce Hatred of Sin</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--should_produce_joy.htm">Love to God: should Produce Joy</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--should_produce_love_to_saints.htm">Love to God: should Produce Love to Saints</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--should_produce_obedience_to_god.htm">Love to God: should Produce Obedience to God</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--the_first_great_commandment.htm">Love to God: The First Great Commandment</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--the_love_of_the_world_is_a_proof_of_not_having.htm">Love to God: The Love of the World is a Proof of not Having</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--the_uncharitable,_without.htm">Love to God: The Uncharitable, Without</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--they_who_have_are_delivered_by_him.htm">Love to God: They Who Have are Delivered by Him</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--they_who_have_are_known_of_him.htm">Love to God: They Who Have are Known of Him</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--they_who_have_are_preserved_by_him.htm">Love to God: They Who Have are Preserved by Him</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--they_who_have--have_all_things_working_for_their_good.htm">Love to God: They Who Have: Have all Things Working for Their Good</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--they_who_have--partake_of_his_mercy.htm">Love to God: They Who Have: Partake of his Mercy</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_god--they_who_love_not_others,_are_without.htm">Love to God: They Who Love not Others, are Without</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man_is_a_bond_of_union.htm">Love to Man is a Bond of Union</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man_is_an_abiding_principle.htm">Love to Man is an Abiding Principle</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man_is_an_active_principle.htm">Love to Man is an Active Principle</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man_is_good_and_pleasant.htm">Love to Man is Good and Pleasant</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man_is_of_god.htm">Love to Man is of God</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man_is_the_bond_of_perfectness.htm">Love to Man is the Bond of Perfectness</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man_is_the_end_of_the_commandment.htm">Love to Man is the End of the Commandment</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man_is_the_fulfilling_of_the_law.htm">Love to Man is the Fulfilling of the Law</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man_is_the_second_great_commandment.htm">Love to Man is the Second Great Commandment</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--a_fruit_of_the_spirit.htm">Love to Man: A Fruit of the Spirit</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--after_the_example_of_christ.htm">Love to Man: After the Example of Christ</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--all_things_should_be_done_with.htm">Love to Man: All Things should be Done With</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--an_evidence_of_being_in_the_light.htm">Love to Man: An Evidence of Being in the Light</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--an_evidence_of_discipleship_with_christ.htm">Love to Man: An Evidence of Discipleship With Christ</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--an_evidence_of_spiritual_life.htm">Love to Man: An Evidence of Spiritual Life</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--aquila.htm">Love to Man: Aquila</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--centurion.htm">Love to Man: Centurion</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--colossians.htm">Love to Man: Colossians</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--commanded_by_christ.htm">Love to Man: Commanded by Christ</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--commanded_by_god.htm">Love to Man: Commanded by God</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--epaphroditus.htm">Love to Man: Epaphroditus</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--especially_enjoined_upon_ministers.htm">Love to Man: Especially Enjoined Upon Ministers</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--explained.htm">Love to Man: Explained</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--faith_works_by.htm">Love to Man: Faith Works By</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--hypocrites,_devoid_of.htm">Love to Man: Hypocrites, Devoid of</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--jonathan.htm">Love to Man: Jonathan</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--joseph.htm">Love to Man: Joseph</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--love_to_self_is_the_measure_of.htm">Love to Man: Love to Self is the Measure of</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--lydia.htm">Love to Man: Lydia</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--moses.htm">Love to Man: Moses</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--necessary_to_true_happiness.htm">Love to Man: Necessary to True Happiness</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--obadiah.htm">Love to Man: Obadiah</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--onesiphorus.htm">Love to Man: Onesiphorus</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--paul.htm">Love to Man: Paul</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--philemon.htm">Love to Man: Philemon</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--philippians.htm">Love to Man: Philippians</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--purity_of_heart_leads_to.htm">Love to Man: Purity of Heart Leads To</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--ruth.htm">Love to Man: Ruth</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--saints_should_abound_in.htm">Love to Man: Saints should Abound In</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--saints_should_be_disinterested_in.htm">Love to Man: Saints should be Disinterested In</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--saints_should_be_fervent_in.htm">Love to Man: Saints should be Fervent In</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--saints_should_be_sincere_in.htm">Love to Man: Saints should be Sincere In</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--saints_should_continue_in.htm">Love to Man: Saints should Continue In</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--saints_should_follow_after.htm">Love to Man: Saints should Follow After</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--saints_should_provoke_each_other_to.htm">Love to Man: Saints should Provoke Each Other To</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--saints_should_put_on.htm">Love to Man: Saints should Put On</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_connected_with_brotherly_kindness.htm">Love to Man: should be Connected With Brotherly Kindness</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_in_clothing_the_naked.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, in Clothing the Naked</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_in_covering_the_faults_of_others.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, in Covering the Faults of Others</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_in_forbearing.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, in Forbearing</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_in_forgiving_injuries.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, in Forgiving Injuries</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_in_loving_each_other.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, in Loving Each Other</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_in_ministering_to_the_wants_of_others.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, in Ministering to the Wants of Others</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_in_rebuking.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, in Rebuking</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_in_relieving_strangers.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, in Relieving Strangers</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_in_supporting_the_weak.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, in Supporting the Weak</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_in_sympathising.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, in Sympathising</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_in_visiting_the_sick.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, in Visiting the Sick</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_toward--all_men.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, Toward: All Men</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_toward--enemies.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, Toward: Enemies</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_toward--fellow-countrymen.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, Toward: Fellow-Countrymen</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_toward--ministers.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, Toward: Ministers</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_toward--our_families.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, Toward: Our Families</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_toward--saints.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, Toward: Saints</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_exhibited,_toward--strangers.htm">Love to Man: should be Exhibited, Toward: Strangers</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--should_be_with_a_pure_heart.htm">Love to Man: should be With a Pure Heart</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--supernatural_gifts_are_nothing_without.htm">Love to Man: Supernatural Gifts are Nothing Without</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--taught_by_god.htm">Love to Man: Taught by God</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--the_church.htm">Love to Man: The Church</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--the_greatest_sacrifices_are_nothing_without.htm">Love to Man: The Greatest Sacrifices are Nothing Without</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--the_love_of_god_is_a_motive_to.htm">Love to Man: The Love of God is a Motive To</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--the_wicked_devoid_of.htm">Love to Man: The Wicked Devoid of</a><a href="/topical/ttt/l/love_to_man--thessalonians.htm">Love to Man: Thessalonians</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--0f_man_for_jesus.htm">Love: 0F Man for Jesus</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--abraham_for_lot.htm">Love: Abraham for Lot</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--centurion_for_his_servant.htm">Love: Centurion for his Servant</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--david's_subjects.htm">Love: David's Subjects</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--exemplification_of_the_love_of_man_for_man.htm">Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--jehoshabeath_for_joash.htm">Love: Jehoshabeath for Joash</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--job's_friends.htm">Love: Job's Friends</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--love_for_jesus--a_man_from_gadara_(gerasa)_out_of_whom_jesus_cast_an_evil_spirit.htm">Love: Love for Jesus: A Man from Gadara (Gerasa) out of Whom Jesus Cast an Evil Spirit</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--love_for_jesus--joseph_of_aramathaea.htm">Love: Love for Jesus: Joseph of Aramathaea</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--love_for_jesus--mary.htm">Love: Love for Jesus: Mary</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--love_for_jesus--mary_magdalene_and_other_disciples.htm">Love: Love for Jesus: Mary Magdalene and Other Disciples</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--love_for_jesus--nicodemus.htm">Love: Love for Jesus: Nicodemus</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--love_for_jesus--peter.htm">Love: Love for Jesus: Peter</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--love_for_jesus--the_disciples.htm">Love: Love for Jesus: The Disciples</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--love_for_jesus--thomas.htm">Love: Love for Jesus: Thomas</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--love_for_jesus--women_of_jerusalem.htm">Love: Love for Jesus: Women of Jerusalem</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--mordecai_for_esther.htm">Love: Mordecai for Esther</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--naomi,_ruth,_and_boaz.htm">Love: Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--nehemiah_for_israelites.htm">Love: Nehemiah for Israelites</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--obadiah_for_the_prophets.htm">Love: Obadiah for the Prophets</a><a href="/topical/naves/l/love--roman_christians_for_paul.htm">Love: Roman Christians for Paul</a><a href="/topical/s/selfless_love.htm">Selfless Love</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ_is_the_banner_over_his_saints.htm">The Love of Christ is the Banner Over his Saints</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ_is_the_ground_of_his_saints_love_to_him.htm">The Love of Christ is the Ground of his Saints Love to Him</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--exemplified_towards--his_apostles.htm">The Love of Christ: Exemplified Towards: His Apostles</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--exemplified_towards--john.htm">The Love of Christ: Exemplified Towards: John</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--exemplified_towards--lazarus.htm">The Love of Christ: Exemplified Towards: Lazarus</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--exemplified_towards--peter.htm">The Love of Christ: Exemplified Towards: Peter</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--illustrated.htm">The Love of Christ: Illustrated</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--manifested_in_his--coming_to_seek_the_lost.htm">The Love of Christ: Manifested in His: Coming to Seek the Lost</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--manifested_in_his--dying_for_us.htm">The Love of Christ: Manifested in His: Dying for Us</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--manifested_in_his--giving_himself_for_us.htm">The Love of Christ: Manifested in His: Giving Himself for Us</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--manifested_in_his--interceding_for_us.htm">The Love of Christ: Manifested in His: Interceding for Us</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--manifested_in_his--praying_for_his_enemies.htm">The Love of Christ: Manifested in His: Praying for his Enemies</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--manifested_in_his--rebukes_and_chastisements.htm">The Love of Christ: Manifested in His: Rebukes and Chastisements</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--manifested_in_his--sending_the_spirit.htm">The Love of Christ: Manifested in His: Sending the Spirit</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--manifested_in_his--washing_away_our_sins.htm">The Love of Christ: Manifested in His: Washing Away Our Sins</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--obedient_saints_abide_in.htm">The Love of Christ: Obedient Saints Abide In</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--passes_knowledge.htm">The Love of Christ: Passes Knowledge</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--saints_obtain_victory_through.htm">The Love of Christ: Saints Obtain Victory Through</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--to_be_imitated.htm">The Love of Christ: To be Imitated</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--to_his_church.htm">The Love of Christ: To his Church</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--to_saints,_is--constraining.htm">The Love of Christ: To Saints, Is: Constraining</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--to_saints,_is--indissoluble.htm">The Love of Christ: To Saints, Is: Indissoluble</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--to_saints,_is--unchangeable.htm">The Love of Christ: To Saints, Is: Unchangeable</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--to_saints,_is--unquenchable.htm">The Love of Christ: To Saints, Is: Unquenchable</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--to_saints,_shall_be_acknowledge_even_by_enemies.htm">The Love of Christ: To Saints, Shall be Acknowledge Even by Enemies</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--to_the_father.htm">The Love of Christ: To the Father</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_christ--to_those_who_love_him.htm">The Love of Christ: To Those Who Love Him</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god_is_a_part_of_his_character.htm">The Love of God is a Part of his Character</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--abiding.htm">The Love of God: Abiding</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--christ_abides_in.htm">The Love of God: Christ Abides In</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--christ,_the_especial_object_of.htm">The Love of God: Christ, the Especial Object of</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--constraining.htm">The Love of God: Constraining</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--everlasting.htm">The Love of God: Everlasting</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--exhibited_in_adoption.htm">The Love of God: Exhibited in Adoption</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--exhibited_in_chastisements.htm">The Love of God: Exhibited in Chastisements</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--exhibited_in_christ's_dying_for_us_while_sinners.htm">The Love of God: Exhibited in Christ's Dying for Us While Sinners</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--exhibited_in_defeating_evil_counsels.htm">The Love of God: Exhibited in Defeating Evil Counsels</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--exhibited_in_drawing_us_to_himself.htm">The Love of God: Exhibited in Drawing Us to Himself</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--exhibited_in_election.htm">The Love of God: Exhibited in Election</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--exhibited_in_forgiving_sin.htm">The Love of God: Exhibited in Forgiving Sin</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--exhibited_in_freeness_of_salvation.htm">The Love of God: Exhibited in Freeness of Salvation</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--exhibited_in_quickening_of_souls.htm">The Love of God: Exhibited in Quickening of Souls</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--exhibited_in_redemption.htm">The Love of God: Exhibited in Redemption</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--exhibited_in_temporal_blessings.htm">The Love of God: Exhibited in Temporal Blessings</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--exhibited_in_the_giving_of_christ.htm">The Love of God: Exhibited in The Giving of Christ</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--exhibited_in_the_sending_of_christ.htm">The Love of God: Exhibited in The Sending of Christ</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--great.htm">The Love of God: Great</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--irrespective_of_merit.htm">The Love of God: Irrespective of Merit</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--manifested_towards--his_saints.htm">The Love of God: Manifested Towards: His Saints</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--manifested_towards--perishing_sinners.htm">The Love of God: Manifested Towards: Perishing Sinners</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--manifested_towards--the_cheerful_giver.htm">The Love of God: Manifested Towards: The Cheerful Giver</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--manifested_towards--the_destitute.htm">The Love of God: Manifested Towards: The Destitute</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--perfected_in_saints_by_brotherly_love.htm">The Love of God: Perfected in Saints by Brotherly Love</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--perfected_in_saints_by_obedience.htm">The Love of God: Perfected in Saints by Obedience</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--saints_know_and_believe.htm">The Love of God: Saints Know and Believe</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--saints_should_abide_in.htm">The Love of God: Saints should Abide In</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--shed_abroad_in_the_heart_by_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Love of God: Shed Abroad in the Heart by the Holy Spirit</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--sovereign.htm">The Love of God: Sovereign</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--the_source_of_our_love_to_him.htm">The Love of God: The Source of Our Love to Him</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--to_be_sought_in_prayer.htm">The Love of God: To be Sought in Prayer</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--unalienable.htm">The Love of God: Unalienable</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_love_of_god--unfailing.htm">The Love of God: Unfailing</a><a href="/topical/u/unconditional_love.htm">Unconditional Love</a><a 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