Love as Christ did

           In his book The Four Loves, C. S. Lewis divides love into four categories based on the different Greek words for love.  “Affection” (storge) is fondness through familiarity, especially between family members or close friends.  “Friendship” (philia) is a strong bond existing between people who share a common interest or activity.  Romantic affection (eros) is love in the sense of “being in love.”  Charity (agape) is love that brings forth caring regardless of circumstance or personal flaws and describes God’s love.  The Greek word used in John 13:34-35 is agape – unconditional love.  Believers are to emulate this love as Christ did. ~~ Dennis Fisher