A. God supplies what He demands (Rom. 8:3-4, 7-9a; Rom 5:5 "He has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit")

B. Agape love involves commitment of the will

A. The legitimacy of a normal self-love

1. Neurotic forms of self-love

a. Selfishness (Lk. 15:11-12)

b. Pride (rom. 12:3)

c. Loathing self (emotional depression)

2. Characteristics of a healthy self-love

a. Realistic self-acceptance (Rom. 12:3; Gal. 6:3)

b. Humility (Lk. 15:18-19)

B. Loving one's neighbor

1. A spirit of genuine caring (Rom. 12:9a, 10a)

2. Identifying with others (Rom. 12:15)

3. An inclusive love (Lk. 10:29-37)

4. A genuine concern for the spiritual welfare of others (Jude 22-23; 2 Pet. 3:9)

C. Loving God

1. Being devoted to him

2. Loving Him in times of hardship