How to be a Sinner? (Sin Series #3)

Simula

Agape...

According to the Greek dictionary, that means "affection, goodwill, love, benevolence," and it depicts the sort of love portrayed in the Bible.

Agape is the ultimate type of love, defined as God's love for man and man's love for God. It is a type of Christian love that is depicted in the Bible and is concerned with the well-being of the one we love.

This type of love prioritizes intention above emotion and instinct. This is the type of intentional love that Christians should strive for in our interpersonal interactions. This love, however, cannot exist in our life unless it is a part of our daily routine or if we have lost faith in its presence.

First Corinthians 13:4-8 says, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails..."

In this popular reading from 1 Corinthians, Paul gives us a clear explanation of love and what it looks like, particularly in our relationship with others.

However, not every love is perfect. Not all love is compatible with the Bible. Love is frequently outlawed, even if others believe it is detrimental; yet, there is no case since it is where some people are pleased.

Katulad nitong sa amin.

Bawal.

Hindi akma.

Hindi dapat.

Labag sa lahat.

Hindi magiging boto ang lahat.

Lahat na ata ng negatibong kataga, pwede nang isama o ilarawan sa relasyon namin.

Anyway, I don't care. We do not care. We are happy. We do not need the opinion of others. I don't take pleasure in them. Why would I need their reaffirmation on what they have to say?

"You're a bad girl... Amari." He said in a soft and seductive voice.

The struggle against temptation can be hard. We often are tempted to do something wrong, and we face an inner conflict: We want to do it, but we also don't want to do it. Ganoon siguro talaga, kapag matindi ang pagbabawal sa atin... mas lalo nating gustong sumubok.

"We are both going to punished once when we get caught. We need to be extra careful."

Ang dapat sanang matatakot ako dahil sa kaniyang sinabi. Hindi tuloy nangyari. Bagkus, parang mas gusto ko pang gumawa ng bawal... ng masama. Para lang marinig sa kaniya ang ganoong kataga. Selfishness or self-will is the manifestation of sin. True love is the antidote to self-centeredness. You will not commit sin with them or tempt them to commit sin if you genuinely love them.

"Kung ako lang ang mapaparusahan ay ayos lang, kaya ko naman. Pero paano kapag saiyo na? Hindi ko mapapatawad ang sarili ko, Amari..."

I smirked. He's so smitten. Isang gabi palang simula nang may mangyari sa amin. Parang aso na itong nauulol sa akin.

"T, what is it about me that has you so fascinated?" I asked him.

I gently stroked with my index finger her soft and attractive lips. Unsatisfied, I kissed him on the lips hastily. He felt thirsty when I finished the short and shallow kiss. He even tried to sniff another kiss by catching my lip.

Mas lalo akong natawa. Gustong magbunyi ang sistema. I am his sin... I must be worried. I should be worried by now. Pero bakit kahit kaunti, wala akong nararamdamang ganoon? Kahit konsensiya wala.