Summary: Episode #017 Recorded Monday, April 22, 2013 "Manly Marks: Love" HOST: Chris Clevenger Watch the video of this episode: Show Notes: By inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the apostle Paul provides nine qualities that we refer to as "the Fruits of the Spirit." (Galatians 5:22-23) These characteristics are the outgrowth of the Word of God, the seed of the Kingdom (Luke 8:11), when it is planted in our hearts. The first of these "Manly Marks" is "love." This type of love involves considering others, their attributes, and their character, out of an intelligent estimation of their worth. This type of love isn't bound to emotions; rather, it transcends them. Love seeks the best interest of another and puts others before itself. Here's a picture of what love is all about: "Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins." (1 John 4:10; cf. Romans 5:8) A description of love is found in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Real Men Love Christ (1 Corinthians 16:22) Real Men Love the Church (Ephesians 1:5; Colossians 1:4; Hebrews 6:10) Real Men Love their Neighbors (Matthew 22:39; Mark 12:31; James 2:8) Real Men Love their Wives ((Ephesians 5:25, 28, 33; Colossians 3:19 Your Feedback Submit your feedback or suggest future topics via email (manliness@thelightnetwork.tv) or voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out! Thanks. Previous Episodes Click here to see all of the episodes of Biblical Manliness with Chris Clevenger. Subscription Links
