i have read several posts and answers about love, and the answers that love is a verb really intrigued me. we can hear someone tell us that they love us, but if their actions don't confirm their professions we may feel it is not love. what about the spiritual path? is it something that can be read or heard or is it a verb as well? do we need to live in a certain manner to understand what the sages are trying to tell us? how long does it take to begin to understand?
2007-05-16 15:13:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To the first part. You are right.
To the second, it takes a lifetime. It is why many fall
2007-05-16 15:16:49 · answer #1 · answered by sunscour 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Love is a wonderful madness. Without this madness the two sexes of humankind could probably never put up with each other. I suppose that at least some of the Christians who say they Love all us poor non-believers are mad, but they immediately denigrate their own statement rather consistantly which is a completely different kind of madness that is more a point of egoism..
2007-05-16 22:25:01 · answer #2 · answered by Terry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow is a verb. It calls for action.
When someone says "Follow Jesus", that means to live your life by His example.
As you follow, He will open your heart, and your mind, as He did for the men on their way to Emaus...and you will begin to understand.
I don't know how long that will take. I think it depends on how well you listen.
God bless you!!
2007-05-16 22:20:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres a saying loosely attributed to St. Francis that is along the lines of "Preach the Gospel without ceasing. If necessary use words."
2007-05-16 22:16:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All it takes to understand is a little step of faith. Until then you will never really understand.
2007-05-16 22:17:31 · answer #5 · answered by timjim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Spiritual" is an adjective, and "path" is a noun. Every other question you ask I'm not in a position to answer...
2007-05-16 22:16:25 · answer #6 · answered by XYZ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) I would describe it as intriguing
2) No not to understand but to follow, yes
3)It takes a life time or more to understand
..........in my opinion.
2007-05-16 22:18:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
but I hate pudding!
2007-05-16 22:16:15 · answer #8 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I want pudding...
2007-05-16 22:15:37 · answer #9 · answered by Gordon Freeman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋