There is a huge difference between liking and loving someone.

𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 means seeing the 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 of a person and being attracted to him or her. For example, I like the way you look and talk. I like your style and mannerism. I like being around you. It is always easy to be drawn and attracted to the people we like.

On the other hand, 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 means seeing the 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 of a person and still wanting to serve, benefit, and bless him or her. God’s agape love is totally unconditional. Jesus commands us to love those we dislike, or even detest! We are to pray for them, forgive them, and even bless (or speak well of) them. This is never easy, and without the power of the Holy Spirit, it is virtually impossible! Love, however, is the hallmark of the Christian life – it is the clearest evidence that Jesus Christ is living in our hearts. God is love, and the greatest thing in life is love!