alright so I was just wondering does the bible say anything about "true" love? As far as I know marraige back then was for repopulating, not because they were in love. Or maybe I'm wrong or completely stupid for asking. But I don't remember ever reading anything about soul mates and all that nonsense. Is that something that people just made up.. along with valentines day and all that.. Not saying that I don't believe in love.. I'm just wondering.. lol
2007-01-08 07:53:52 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The bible has all kinds of love stories in it. Abraham adored his wife Sarah; Jacob and Rachel is another love story.He worked for 7 years to be able to marry her, and then ended up getting a bride-switch at the altar, and married her older sister Leah. He then worked another 7 years and finally got to marry his true love.
David was deeply in love with Bathsheba. So much so, that he had her husband killed to marry her.
The entire Song of Songs (Song of Solomon) is about love.
1st Corinthians 13 is about love. Those are just a few off the top of my head.
I hope that helps.
Kallan
2007-01-08 08:05:19 · answer #1 · answered by Kallan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm sure that some people in the Bible were in love. It isn't just for repopulating. All the Bible really says about love is that you need to be married before you try to have a baby nothing else really.
2007-01-08 07:57:42 · answer #2 · answered by Need Advice? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage has always been a social contract, but the meanings and reasons behind it have changed so much that it's not even remotely the same thing anymore.
Romantic love is not discussed much at all in the Bible, and when it is, it's usually not painted in the best light. This is likely because at the time, romantic love was NOT an acceptable reason for marriage and was therefor not considered socially acceptable behavior. This has little to do with the religion and much to do with the culture from whence the religion began.
I don't think that means romantic love is made up... the concept certainly predates Christianity. I think cultures change. That doesn't mean they get better or worse, just different. I don't think God gets angry about marriages based on romantic love... in fact, I would argue they are more in line with Christian values than marriages for social or financial gain.
2007-01-08 08:00:33 · answer #3 · answered by Zafrod 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hard to tell since "a lot" is a relative number. But quite frankly I do admire the tenacity of JWs [and Mormons] in their concerted effort to "sell their product" door to door because of the extremely high rejection factor. And I'm quite sure that it's much harder than peddling vacuum cleaners, pots and pans, or Tupperware since it's something that every household already has. Religion, that is. But like any other typical marketing campaign, having a 5% positive response rate would be acceptable, and to even close [or convert] a "sale" of 1% out of that figure would be considered a good day's work. That is, if you look at it from a business standpoint... which it really is, bottom line. They happen to be in the printing industry and their labor costs are kept at a minimum. Enough said. Peace be with you.
2016-05-23 12:23:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible is the book about true love.
What is true love then, you might ask? True love is sacrificial love. Lip service is easy, right. It is simple to tell someone, "I love you." Showing someone that you love them everyday, all day is a lot more difficult. Anyone who begins such a task must reach a point of decision: Do I satisfy them or myself.
In the bible, Paul writes to one of the early churches (Corinth) and in that letter describes what true love looks like: (1 Corinthians 13:4-7) Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, 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.
In this same way the bible tells us in the book of John (verses 14-16 in Chapter 3) that God loves us and God has shown us his love in a sacrifical way through Jesus.
Marriage is the recognition that you can better be who God has created you to be, as a spouse of another. Marriage is the joining of two to better become the ones that God has called them to be.
Believe in Love. Know that God is Love in that He has demonstrated His love for us already - you see, it was while we were still sinners that Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)
-dRo
2007-01-08 08:10:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the book of "Song of Solomon".
There are many mentioned in the bible. Jacob worked for years to be able to marry Rachel whom he loved, but was tricked into marrying her oldest sister Leah.
David feel in love with Bathsheba. Of course he went about it the wrong way....
Prov. 5: 18 -19 "Let your water source prove to blessed, and rejoice with the wife of your youth, a lovable hind and a charming mountain goat. Let her own breasts intoxicate you at all times. With her love may you be in an Ecstasy constantly."
The bible also tells us how to have a happy marriage.
2007-01-08 08:05:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No it doesn't but it does say in many places that a particular man loved his wife....Isaac and Rebecca come to mind, as do Jacob and Rachel.
Of course, the love came after the fact. Shared values and goals make for a solid, loving marriage. Being 'in love' is all well and good, but it's not enough to sustain a couple for a lifetime.
2007-01-08 07:59:38 · answer #7 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Clearly, you've never read The Song of Songs (or Canticles, in some translations). It's pure poetry! Honest!
"I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers. Thus I have become in his eyes like one bringing contentment..." and "Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned." You'll find this little gem hiding between Ecclesiastes and Isaiah.
And the Bible also tells love stories; Abraham and the beautiful Sarah; Jacob who worked 7 years for his beloved Rachel, only to be deceived into marrying her sister Leah, so he had to work another 7 years for his love! And in the New Testament we're told that Christ died for his Bride, and that the Christian Church is this Bride, so I'm glad you asked this question because you are in need of enlightenment! Sisterly love to you!
2007-01-08 08:10:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start with the first book of the Bible you find cases of man falling in love with women and getting married.
Valentines Day is a Roman Pagan holiday.
2007-01-08 08:07:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that's not a stupid question I have wonder about that too and it does talk about how when you and your husband marry together you become one and to me you can't be that close or in tune with someone unless they are your soul mate. I don't think the Bible talks about how your supposed to find him or know that he is the one, I guess that's where prayer comes in.
2007-01-08 08:00:05 · answer #10 · answered by m cheryl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋