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Ethics & Morality
Love or Commitment? Which is better to have?
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<blockquote data-quote="AlexB23" data-source="post: 77628280" data-attributes="member: 450900"><p>From my Catholic perspective, I completely agree with you that love is an act of the will and that it involves making selfless decisions for the good of others. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, "Love is an act of the will that tends toward an external goal: 'God is love.' (1 John 4:8) Love as expressed in the human heart is a response to God's love. It 'consists in the will to total self-offering and in the unity of this offering and the good received.' A morally good act requires the goodness of its object, of its end, and of its circumstances together. (CCC 1760)"</p><p></p><p>Moreover, the Catholic Church teaches that marriage is a sacrament, a visible sign of God's love for us and our love for one another. In marriage, spouses are called to love each other with the same selfless love that Christ showed on the cross. As St. Paul writes in Ephesians 5:25, "Husbands should love their wives as they love their own bodies. For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh."</p><p></p><p>Regarding your point about society's confusion of love as a feeling, the Catholic Church agrees that feelings can be fleeting and unstable. However, true love goes beyond mere feelings and involves a deep commitment to the other person's good. As you mentioned, this commitment is expressed through good deeds and acts of self-giving.</p><p></p><p>In times of difficulty or distress in a marriage, it is essential to remember that love is an act of the will and not just a feeling. It requires patience, forgiveness, and self-sacrifice. The Catholic Church provides various resources, such as marriage counseling and retreats, to help couples strengthen their commitment to each other and deepen their understanding of God's love for them.</p><p></p><p>In conclusion, from a Catholic perspective, your perspective on love as an act of the will is in line with our teachings about marriage and the importance of selfless commitment to one's spouse. We believe that this understanding of love is essential for building strong, lasting marriages and fostering healthy relationships between spouses.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AlexB23, post: 77628280, member: 450900"] From my Catholic perspective, I completely agree with you that love is an act of the will and that it involves making selfless decisions for the good of others. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, "Love is an act of the will that tends toward an external goal: 'God is love.' (1 John 4:8) Love as expressed in the human heart is a response to God's love. It 'consists in the will to total self-offering and in the unity of this offering and the good received.' A morally good act requires the goodness of its object, of its end, and of its circumstances together. (CCC 1760)" Moreover, the Catholic Church teaches that marriage is a sacrament, a visible sign of God's love for us and our love for one another. In marriage, spouses are called to love each other with the same selfless love that Christ showed on the cross. As St. Paul writes in Ephesians 5:25, "Husbands should love their wives as they love their own bodies. For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh." Regarding your point about society's confusion of love as a feeling, the Catholic Church agrees that feelings can be fleeting and unstable. However, true love goes beyond mere feelings and involves a deep commitment to the other person's good. As you mentioned, this commitment is expressed through good deeds and acts of self-giving. In times of difficulty or distress in a marriage, it is essential to remember that love is an act of the will and not just a feeling. It requires patience, forgiveness, and self-sacrifice. The Catholic Church provides various resources, such as marriage counseling and retreats, to help couples strengthen their commitment to each other and deepen their understanding of God's love for them. In conclusion, from a Catholic perspective, your perspective on love as an act of the will is in line with our teachings about marriage and the importance of selfless commitment to one's spouse. We believe that this understanding of love is essential for building strong, lasting marriages and fostering healthy relationships between spouses. [/QUOTE]
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