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of kindness or good deeds because of

“what’s in it for me” or in order to “buy” a

person’s affections, dependency, or loyalty,

nor does it use people to gratify one’s

emotional or social needs or carnal

pleasures. Much of what is done under the

guise of “love” is, in reality, co-dependent

behavior and is often self-centered because

of a need to be loved and needed by the

benefactor, and the gift bestowed or the

good deed rendered is not necessarily in

the best interests of the recipient and can

promote rebellion and waywardness and/or

an irresponsible lifestyle.

Jesus’ ministry on earth was totally selfless

and not dependent upon whether or not He

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