“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.” Matthew 12:35.

Love is a multifaceted emotion that is deeply rooted in the human experience. It has been theorized for centuries as an essential element of life, often viewed as a combination of affection, empathy, and understanding. As such, it can be argued that love is a matter of the heart, an intangible but profound concept that motivates individuals toward authentic relationships with others on an emotional level. In other words, love is not only felt but also expressed through one’s actions and behavior.

Love is the sweetest emotion that can fill a person’s heart with joy. The concept of love can be further broken down into attraction, satisfaction, and commitment. From an evolutionary perspective, it is believed to be an adaptive behavior to facilitate social bonding and reproduction. Love is a mysterious thing with many different types and forms. It’s a matter of the heart, where two souls connect and share an emotional bond. A trio of ancient Greek words describes all kinds of love – Eros, Philia, and Agape.

1 John 3:1 says, “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so, we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.”

Eros refers to romantic or passionate love between two people in a relationship. This type of love is based on physical attraction between individuals and often includes an intense desire for one another. Philia is defined as the strong friendship bond found between familiars or close friends; it’s a mutual appreciation that’s built on trust and understanding over time. Lastly, agape stands for unconditional, selfless love, which transcends boundaries such as age, race, religion, or gender; this kind of purest form of love is usually associated with God’s unconditional love toward humans. However, we experience love every day in some forms – from a parent’s love for their child to the love of friends.

Ultimately, true and lasting love comes from our Lord God, who loves us more than we can ever imagine. When our hearts are full of God’s love, it’s easier to show compassion, kindness, mercy, and grace towards others – even when they’ve hurt or wronged us. In the Bible, many scriptures speak to God’s love for humanity. One of the most profound is found in Matthew 12:35; This passage speaks to us about a matter of the heart – showing us that we have a choice in how we live our lives. We can choose to follow God and seek His will, or we can ignore Him and fill our hearts with darkness. Romans 13:8 says, “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.”

Prayer:
Oh Lord, grant me the courage to walk in your way and follow your lead. Increase my faith in your divine plan and trust that you will always provide for me, no matter the circumstances or situation, in Jesus’ name. Amen.