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What does it mean?
Love is the supreme necessity and value in spiritual life.
In plain terms
Love is the best and most important thing.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize love above all else.

Where it applies

  • decision making
  • prioritization
  • faith

Putting it to work

  • choose love in choices
  • value love highly

Questions to consider

  • Is love truly the most necessary thing?
  • How do you show love?

Another view

Overly brief to provide specific guidance.

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