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Agape is disinterested love. It is a love in which the…

“Agape is disinterested love. It is a love in which the individual seeks not his own good, but the good of his neighbor (I Cor. 10:24). Agape does not begin by discriminating between worthy and unworthy people, or any qualities people possess. It begins by loving others for their sakes. It is an…” quote by Martin Luther King Jr
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““ Agape is disinterested love. It is a love in which the individual seeks not his own good, but the good of his neighbor (I Cor. 10:24). Agape does not begin by discriminating between worthy and unworthy people, or any qualities people possess. It begins by loving others for their sakes. It is an entirely "neighbor-regarding concern for others," which discovers the neighbor in every man it meets. Therefore agape makes no distinction between friend and enemy; it is directed toward both.””

Martin Luther King Jr

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Agape is selfless love that seeks the well‑being of others without judgment, treating every person as a neighbor regardless of status.

In simple terms: Selfless love for all, no discrimination.

Key Takeaway

Practice unconditional kindness.

Themes

love equality compassion justice

Mood

hopeful inspirational reflective

Type

philosophical ethical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • community service
  • conflict resolution
  • daily interactions
  • volunteering

Key Concepts

selfless love universalism neighborliness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you love someone you consider an enemy?
  • What actions show love without expectation?
A Different Perspective

May be hard when personal safety is at risk.

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