3/7/2016 True Nature of Love Flashcards
What are the two great commandments?
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
What is one of the most significant evidences that someone has been born of God and knows God?
every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God
Setting aside the Gift of the Holy Ghost, what is the greatest spiritual gift or attribute we could ever develop?
Charity
What is charity? What are some of its characteristics?
true love; The pure love of Christ
Charity suffereth long, and is kind, [charity] envieth not, and is not puffed up, seeketh not her own
is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, and rejoiceth not in iniquity and never faileth
Alma taught his son, Shiblon, two important things we must do if we want to be filled with the love of God. What are they?
see that ye bridle all your passions, that ye may be filled with love; see that ye refrain from idleness
What is the relationship between love and fear?
for perfect love casteth out all fear- Moroni 8:16
How do we maintain or keep love enduring in our lives?
endureth by diligence unto prayer, until the end shall endureth by diligence unto prayer, until the end shall come
Most problems in love and marriage ultimately start with what?
selfishness
When does true love bloom?
True love blooms when we care more about another person than we care about ourselves
What is at least one difference between a tolerable marriage and a great marriage.
willingness in the latter to allow some things to pass without comment, without response
Complete the following: ____________ the best of each other. ____________ the good and ____________the bad.
- Think
- Assume
- Doubt
What did Elder Oaks say is the difference between true religion and pseudoreligions of our day?
Many of the pseudo religions teach us to worship ourselves.
What are some of the essential differences between love, infatuation and lust?
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In Moroni 7, Mormon teaches two requirements we must meet if we want to be filled with charity. What are they?
” pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ”
Which is more true: Acts of love follow feelings of love or feelings of love follow acts of love?
Feelings of love FOLLOW acts of love
