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To Delight In, To Take Pleasure In

Love is caused by beauty, worth, or pleasing qualities of any kind; as by kindness, goodwill, and civility.
Love is an affection of the mind and/or senses which can take the form of courtship, patriotism, ardent friendship, strong attachment, esteem, reverence, or a universal good will toward mankind, and a desire to promote their happiness.

Jesus said...
...And thou shalt love the Lord they Godwith all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
Mark 12:30-31