Love of God
3 Aug
True love is always characterised by sacrifices, but expecting nothing in return. In some cases, but not always, there is a give-and-take approach. However, when there is genuine love, the parties involved are more interested in satisfying the needs of the other party and expecting nothing in return. This is what is called agape or unconditional love.
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