✝️ What is love (Identity 101 - No 15 ) - Dan Mohler

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TLDR: The ultimate goal of our faith is to embody selfless love, prioritizing relationships with God and others over religious practices and personal grievances.

1. 00:00 ❤️ Love is the ultimate goal of our faith, emphasizing relationship with God over mere religious practices or the pursuit of heaven.


2. 01:34 ❤️ Love is selfless, patient, and kind, prioritizing the well-being of others over itself, as exemplified by Jesus' sacrifice.


3. 03:10 ❤️ True love is selfless and unwavering, as shown by Jesus enduring mockery for others, while people often react defensively when their motives are questioned.
3.1 People often react defensively when their motives are questioned, even if those motives were not their true intentions.
3.2 True love is selfless and unwavering, exemplified by Jesus enduring mockery on the cross for the sake of others.

4. 05:09 ❤️ Love is the ultimate goal of our existence, freeing us from selfishness and aligning us with God's true nature.


5. 06:37 ❤️ Living in love requires releasing past grievances and valuing genuine connection over seeking sympathy.
5.1 Living in love means letting go of past wrongs and not keeping records of grievances, despite the tendency to seek sympathy for our struggles.
5.2 People often seek what I can provide rather than valuing my message, leaving me feeling unappreciated.

6. 09:04 🕊️ Seeking personal space reflects a self-centered mindset that contradicts the teachings of Jesus, who emphasizes a deeper understanding of identity and purpose beyond mere salvation.


7. 10:08 💔 Self-centeredness can lead to suicidal thoughts, distracting from the higher purpose of living in love and fulfilling God's design.
7.1 Suicide often stems from self-centeredness, as it disrupts the intended purpose and life designed to be lived through a higher calling.
7.2 Self-centeredness can lead to suicidal thoughts, which are a grave deception, as life is meant to be lived in love and fulfillment of God's purpose.

8. 12:06 ❤️ Love recognizes the inherent value and potential in everyone, regardless of their flaws or actions, reflecting the unconditional love demonstrated by Jesus.
Essence of Love

🧡 According to 1 Corinthians 13, true love is characterized by patience, kindness, selflessness, and willingness to sacrifice for others, exemplified by Jesus Christ's crucifixion.

💖 Jesus' love for humanity is intimate and relational, defining eternal life as knowing the Father rather than a destination, emphasizing His mission to save others instead of Himself.


Self-Centeredness and Freedom

🔒 Self-centeredness acts as a prison and bondage, hindering true freedom by focusing on personal needs rather than God's will, potentially leading to suicide through deception.

Unconditional Love and Forgiveness

🕊️ Jesus demonstrated unconditional love by forgiving people at their worst, even when they were unaware of their actions, as evidenced by His statement: "forgive them, for they know not what they do".

Purpose of Love

🎯 The ultimate goal of spiritual instruction is to cultivate love, not merely to secure a place in the Book of Life, aligning with Jesus' teachings on eternal life and His selfless sacrifice on the cross.