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This is Agape love in action. I believe that true love is like true faith. Without works it is dead. Let's now examine the Phileo love that is mentioned in the New Testament. Again these are not used in the context of a command, rather as a warning.
(Romans 12:9) (1 Corinthians 16:22) (1 Timothy 6:10) (Hebrews 13:1) (1 Peter 1:22) (Revelation 3:19)
D. Recognizing that God commands the Agape love from us, yet still requires Phileo love, we need to conclude that this takes priority in time as well as importance. We generally love with our head before our heart. Loving with our head leads into an emotional love, which depends on how we feel. Loving from the heart shows an attitude that desires the well-being of everyone. This is shown best in the example of Jesus' discourse with Peter after His resurrection, before His ascension.
E. The most beautiful explanation and definition of Love is:
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