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Celebrating Valentine?


The origin of Valentine is attributed to different myths and ;legends. We can not say which is true or false. Let’s see what this myth says;
The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.
There are other myths as well but I ain’t interested with the myth but with what happens during valentine celebration.
From past experiences, we have discovered that Valentine gives an opportunity for us to express our love and ignite our love through different gifts and actions.
Although Valentine is not biblical but we can make sure we use it to glorify God. Valentine should not be celebrated only on a particular day (February 14) because our creator shows us an everlasting love daily and his mercies endureth for ever. Our Creator is the originator and retainer of true love. So when we talk Valentine, we should talk God’s Love, the agape type.
God’s love is unique and special. It should exist among families, spouse, colleagues, partners etc. It should exist between the government and the citizens. But most of us refuse to show love, we live in hatred. We allow others love to determine our own love. Our love should be independent of other’s love just like God still loves us even while we sinned continually.
Any time you hear Valentine, always remember that God’s love is greater than all other love. Take note that Living without Love is dead. Show love today. Present gifts with love, speak your words with love.
Happy Valentine.
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Matthews

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