On the other hand, having a strong and immediate attraction and idealization for someone are "feelings" of infatuation, not love. When you love someone, you put their needs before your own, even if it offers you no satisfaction whatsoever. And whatever overcomes you, to that, you are enslaved.
Colossians 3:5
Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
When you prioritize yourself or another over YHWH, you are glorifying yourself, which in turn, becomes idolatry.
The Bible speaks against "obsessive love," where one person's desires consume them to the point of unhealthy behavior, like in Proverbs 6:25:
Mishlei (Pro) 6:23-26 CJB
[23] For the commandment is a lamp, TORAH is light, and reproofs that discipline are the way to LIFE.
[24] They keep you from an evil woman, from a loose woman’s seductive tongue.
[25] Don’t let your heart lust after her beauty or allow her glance to captivate you.
[26] The price of a whore is a loaf of bread, but the adulteress is hunting for a precious life.
The Torah is a light to our feet in the way we should go. It keeps us from being deceived and lacking sense. It points out our sin and leads us in the right direction unto the narrow path.
Psalm 119:36-37
Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me LIFE in your ways.
So rather than letting your obssessive thoughts and impulsive actions consume you, focus on YHWH - He is your strength - and glorify Him only because the end result is an overwhelming satisfaction of peace within, joy, and eternal life.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your Elohim; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Shalom ❤️
