Page 43 of Early Christian Writings, talks about the love a Christian man should have. Something that caught my eye while reading was the fact that the author said if. He writes, "if there is true Christian love..." which sets up a question about love. Both Christian men and non-Christian men can demonstrate love. But, there is and should be a difference in the kind of love a Christian man exemplifies. The author then goes on the list all of the ways that a Christian man can love. I just thought this was super interesting and cool that he wrote it in such a way. The author knew that both types of men can have love and show love. But, IF a TRUE Christian has love, then there should be no doubt in one's actions that he or she is a Christian.
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Interesting find. I missed that when I read through it.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love how he made this distinction. It is a distinction that most people miss nowadays. Something I really appreciate about Clement is that he isn't afraid to step on toes and be specific.
ReplyDeleteClement is definitely in my list of favorites in reading for Honors.
ReplyDeleteI like your observation, and I would even like to know: is there a form of "false CHRISTIAN love"...? False love maybe, but can you truly have a Christian love that is not founded in Christ? Just a thought.
This is an interesting distinction that Clement makes about the difference in how a Christian should love and how a non-Christian loves. But they both are capable of showing love. What can this go on to prove about the nature of love?
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