The Sacred Difference Between Like and Love

I've matured and I'm awaken to my intellect, to the spiritual factor of things, through experiences, etc, also to something someone once said to me.

Two little words, "like" and "love", sound so similar, yet they differ in ways far deeper than most people realize. 

They may be spoken as if interchangeable, but their true meanings carry entirely different weight and purpose.

When spoken with understanding, they can define the very elements of speech, directing intention and emotion exactly where they belong. 

But without discernment, they can easily be misused, leaving the meaning shallow and empty.

So, what is the meaning of “like”?
From my perspective, “like” is simply an expression of preference. 

It is lighthearted, casual, without deep attachment or sacrifice. 

To like something or someone is to appreciate it, but not to be bound to it, it does not control you, it does not define you.

In the dictionary, “like” is often described as drawing attention to the nature of an action or event. 

But I believe my definition goes further, for me I see “like” is a fleeting admiration, a surface-level nod of approval.

As I have matured, my understanding of language has evolved, I no longer treat words as just everyday fillers.

I sense their weight, their origin, their intention, I strive to use them in alignment with their true essence. 

In doing so, I can sense the heart behind the words others speak, whether they are deep and genuine, or hollow, fake and habitual.

This is why I cannot simply say “I love” something unless I mean it in its truest sense. 

Love is not infatuation, Love is not convenience, Love is deep, enduring, and often sacrificial.

I can say without hesitation:

I love my Creator, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

Why? Because I understand the essence of love, I know why I say it, when I say it, and where it comes from. 

It is not a word I throw around for the sake of sentiment, it is a sacred declaration of relationship, devotion, and truth.

On the other hand, I might “like” a dress because it fits well, has the right material, style, or price, but I do not love it. 

Why? Because it is temporary, it will fade with fashion, age, and time, it is replaceable.

Working in retail, I often hear customers say, “Oh, I love that dress to death!” or “I love those shoes!” Sometimes I can’t help but respond:

“Really? To death? Over something that can be bought and sold?”

Do they realize what they’re saying, do they understand the gravity of the word “love” and how carelessly it’s being used? 

If they use “love” for a handbag or a necklace, what word will they use when speaking to God, or to someone they truly cherish?

It comes down to three things:

1. When – Knowing the right time to use each word for its proper meaning.
2. Where – Directing the word in a context where it fits with truth.
3. How – Understanding the word’s essence before you speak it.

Sadly, “like” and “love” are often used in conversations without thought, serving as filler rather than conveying genuine feelings. 

They lose their value through careless repetition.

The dangers of this bad habit of loving materialistic wears etc of high volume just because it’s brand etc, needs to be explored.

Words carry life or death, our tongues shape our reality. 

When you declare you “love” something material, you unknowingly tie emotional and spiritual weight to it.

So, the next time you find yourself admiring a dress, shoes, a bag, or any other material possession, pause, and Ask yourself:

• Do I truly love this?
• Or do I simply like it?

Don’t let your admiration be a delusional attachment. 

Let it be an honest acknowledgment, a moment you can enjoy without binding your heart to it.

Feel your words, know your words, use them for their true purpose, because when you understand the difference between “like” and “love,” you not only speak with more truth, you live with more truth.

People need to understand real Love, they need to experienced it, to know the depths of what it truly is, and who carries the Love within itself. 

Only God can show individuals Pure Love, only the vessels of God can distribute that pure Love of God because they are his, because God is Love, the True embodiment of Love itself.