The Spirit of Love the Opposite of a Selfish Spirit (1 Corinthians 13:5) | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into The Spirit of Love the Opposite of a Selfish Spirit (1 Corinthians 13:5) by Jonathan EdwardsJonathan Edwards’ discourse on 1 Corinthians 13:5 asserts that the spirit of Christian charity is the direct opposite of a selfish spirit. Edwards argues that while humanity was originally created with a noble, expansive love for God and creation, the Fall contracted the human soul into a narrow, confined selfishness.Edwards clarifies that charity does not require the elimination of all self-love, noting that the desire for happiness is essential to existence and is appealed to…
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