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Does Lust = Love? 😐

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  As Christians, discussing the topic "Does Lust = Love" is best viewed from the perspective of the kingdom we belong to; otherwise, we risk misunderstanding and falling into error. This topic essentially becomes a battle of LOVE vs LUST. Do you agree? If you do, take a moment to reflect within yourself and ask: What motivates my heart in relationships, especially between the two genders created by God – Male and female? Is it Love? Lust? Loneliness? Peer pressure? What is the driving force behind forming friendships? While philosophers and moralists offer various definitions for Love and lust, let's turn to our manual, the Bible, to understand what it defines as Love & Lust. As young Christians, distinguishing between love and lust is crucial because the outcomes of these two emotions are vastly different. Though it's easy to confuse them, the Bible provides clarity on the distinction. There's a thin line between love and lust, and it takes the discernment of...

Come Back Home

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Anchor Scripture: But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst [John 4:14] In the poignant scenes of movies or plays, have you ever witnessed the heartfelt plea of a parent desperately urging their child, " Come back home" ? This narrative often unfolds with the child, convinced of their independence, believing they can thrive without parental guidance, opting to remain distant where rules seem less restrictive. Now, let's redirect our focus to real-life dynamics. Sin, as we discover, fractures our connection with God. Each transgression creates a rupture between our spirit and the divine source, akin to our soul being severed from its life-sustaining origin. The grim reality of being a sinner isn't just the transgressions themselves; it's living with a perpetual homesickness. Perpetual homesickness, a term you might be unfamiliar with, encapsulates the soul's relentless quest for fulfillment outside God's embrace. Designed to wo...