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AGAPE Values and action

Agape 1. Agape is … 2. ‘Agape’ is sometimes translated into English as … Use p.62

Agape Discussion question: Can you show agape without actually doing anything?

Values and actions What actions would someone be motivated to perform if they held the following values? Value Chocolate tastes good Actions

Values and actions What actions would someone be motivated to perform if they held the following values? Value Cats are kind Actions

Values and actions What actions would someone be motivated to perform if they held the following values? Value Agape Actions

Values and actions Without action, values are worthless … But sometimes other factors get in the way. “How can I give to charity if I have no money?” But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, ‘I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.’ (Mark 12)