Is it okay to love, but not LIKE someone?

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MyCatSmokey2006 -> Is it okay to love, but not LIKE someone? (7/27/2008 3:13:48 PM)
The reason I'm asking this question is that there are some people I know, relatives and others, who I personally don't like at all, because of the way they treat me. However, I love them because they are my family and friends and I'm concerned for them, since most of them are not saved. I do treat them with respect and am polite toward them, but I just don't like them. Is it Christlike to love someone and not like them?

slushie -> RE: Is it okay to love, but not LIKE someone? (7/27/2008 3:33:58 PM)
Definition of "like"?

mvic -> RE: Is it okay to love, but not LIKE someone? (7/27/2008 3:54:00 PM)
Did Jesus like the Pharisees, the Romans, Judas ... ? As God, He must have loved them. Despite their horrible sins. He loved them so much that He prayed for their forgiveness on the Cross. You love your family because it is natural (for you) to do this. Many people don't love (or like) their family. You don't like your family because of their behaviour towards you. That too is natural. I may not like a member of my family; but I would do all I possibly can to help them if they are in difficulties, in trouble, or in ill-health. That's love.

deermousie -> RE: Is it okay to love, but not LIKE someone? (7/27/2008 6:19:44 PM)
"Love" is what you do: you look out for the other person's best interests. That's agape love and it's unconditional. It's how God loves us and how He commands us to treat each other. "Like" is how you respond to people when it makes you feel good. It's conditional, and I don't think we're commanded anywhere to do this. Anyone feel like looking this up the Greek? I'm pooped and about to take a nap. [:D]

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