definitions

word definitions according to the bible that are different than modern definitions

justice – getting what you deserve

mercy – not getting what you deserve
grace – getting what you don’t deserve
love – putting someone else before yourself, selflessness
hate – hate is not the opposite of love, it can be a component of love.  righteous hatred is motivated by love, you should hate anything that hurts or enslaves someone you love.  wicked hatred is motivated by selfishness and covetousness.
selfishness – the opposite of love, self-centered
covetousness – wanting something that IS NOT rightfully yours
jealousy – protective of something that IS rightfully yours
replenish – fill completely

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