How To Love You Without Harming You

By Edna L Isaac

In this book, Edna L. Isaac, founder of JDN Publications and EDUCATE Publishing, author of books such as Attribute to Women, Change Me Oh Lord, and other books that are impacting lives, surprises us with her passion for writing with purpose, on this occasion, telling us how to love without harming those we love. In this book, you wil

• Language: English
• Publisher: JDN Publications
• Release date: Jul 22, 2023
• ISBN: 9781088020081

Edna L Isaac

Edna Isaac nació en Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, de padres humildes que le inculcaron los valores que hoy la distinguen. Lleva 32 años casada con Francisco Isaac, también puertorriqueño, y juntos han criado a cuatro hermosos tesoros, Charaliz, Krystaliz, Angeliz y Nathiel Isaac.Apasionada por la escritura, Edna escribió y publicó su primer libro de poemas en los años 80, y tras escribir dos libros más, pasó a fundar su propia editorial, JDN Publications, que ayuda a nuevos autores a hacer realidad sus sueños literarios, incluso ayudando a autores de otros países con escasos recursos. Edna ha escrito 9 libros hasta la fecha y es coautora de dos. A lo largo de su carrera literaria ha desarrollado el hábito de escribir con el propósito de ayudar a diferentes poblaciones que sufren en algún ámbito; por ejemplo, su libro El silencio no funciona apoya una campaña contra la violencia doméstica.También está desarrollando una línea de libros educativos bajo el sello EDUCATE Publishing que lanzó bajo JDN Publications, creando la marca comercial Challenging My Ego, con el elemento de inteligencia emocional que nuestros niños necesitan tan desesperadamente. Ella personalmente y otros voluntarios han llevado miles de ejemplares a la India, África y Estados Unidos a los niños menos afortunados. Challenging My Ego es un plan de estudios diseñado para escuelas públicas u organizaciones que trabajan con niños, pero ella ha desarrollado un plan de estudios de 5 semanas como programa de aprendizaje para el verano o cualquier época del año.Edna viaja por el mundo llevando su mensaje de fe, esperanza, motivación, superación personal y talleres de Escritura Creativa, desarrollando una comunidad de escritores que honran a Dios con su escritura. Para más información o para invitarla puede ponerse en contacto con nuestras oficinas o visitar nuestra página web, www.jdnpublications.com.

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Prologue

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The Power Of Love

When you look for responses to the questions, What is the best secret to having success in personal and interpersonal relationships? Most sources of information hold that it is effective communication. This involves active listening, expressing yourself clearly, and being open to feedback. It also refers to showing empathy and understanding towards others and dedicating time to quality interactions. Building trust and respect through honesty and integrity is another key aspect of successful relationships and being willing to compromise and resolve conflicts constructively can strengthen the bond between people.

Truthfully, this is a very beautiful way of thinking, and it sounds excellent. However, if we zoom out to a higher level, there is only one primary reason that takes us back to true success in personal or interpersonal relationships. It is founded on the power of love, which is found in the best source of reference that can tell us about love, the Bible. Without love, there can be no effective communication, no empathy, and absolutely nothing that deepens the way to love others. So we started by asking, What does the Bible tell us about love?

What Does The Bible Tell Us About Love?

The Bible talks a lot about love. It teaches that love is patient, kind, not jealous, not boastful, not proud, not rude, not selfish, not easily angered, and does not keep track of grievances. The Bible also teaches that love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. In fact, the Bible says that God is love and that we are called to love one another as He loves us. The greatest example of love is found in Jesus Christ, who gave his life for us and also left us that command to love one another. There is a portion of Scripture that helps us understand the importance of knowing God so that we can demonstrate true love to others and be able to love them without harming them. In 1 John 4:8 it says:

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

It means that God Himself is love, therefore love is an essential aspect of God's nature, and that those who do not love do not truly understand or know God. This emphasizes the importance of love in our relationships with others and with God. The Bible says that God is love because it emphasizes that love is one of God's fundamental attributes. Throughout the Bible, God's love is described as unconditional, sacrificial, and transformative.

By emphasizing God's love, the Bible encourages people to love others as well and to seek a relationship with God. This message of love and compassion is a central theme in many religious traditions and has inspired countless people throughout history to seek a deeper understanding of themselves, others, and the divine. He then goes on to tell us in verses 19-20:

We love because he first loved us. Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.

How Many Kinds Of Love Does The Bible Talk About?

The Bible speaks of love in various forms, including agape, which is often described as selfless, sacrificial love. Applying this kind of love may involve putting the needs of others before our own, forgiving those who have wronged us, and showing compassion and kindness toward all. In addition, the Bible encourages us to love God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves.

This may involve developing a close relationship with God through prayer and study of His Word, and treating others with the same love and respect we desire for ourselves.

There are different categories where the Bible mentions various types of love: agape, phileo, storge and some say eros. However, we should not refer to the latter since the Bible does not mention it as such. Although we can find the description of a passionate love in the marriage bond, described as stronger than death, but later we will talk about this.

For example, Agape is a selfless and sacrificing love that seeks the welfare of others. Phileo is a friendly or brotherly love. Storge is a natural affection, like the love between parents and children. What the world calls Eros is a romantic and passionate love. Each type of love has its own characteristics and is expressed in different ways. From these categories, we could mention that, in reality, agape love is love in its maximum potency.

What Is Agape Love?

Agape love is a term used in the Bible to describe God's unconditional love for mankind. It is a selfless and selfless love that seeks the well-being and happiness of others above its own. This type of love is often described in 1 Corinthians 13, where it is said to be patient, kind, not envious or boastful, not proud, or rude, not selfish, or easily angry, and always persevering. Christians are called to show this kind of love to others, as it is considered the greatest commandment of the Bible.

How Do I Apply Agape Love In My Marriage?

Agape love is a selfless and unconditional love that puts the needs of others before one's own. To apply agape love in your marriage, start by focusing on your partner's needs and desires. Be patient, forgiving, and understanding, even in difficult situations. Communicate openly and honestly, and actively listen to your partner