# The Ladder of Love ## Eros (Phycial Love) Sexual and passionate love. A necessary to procreate. But it lacks meaning. ## Philia (Emotional Love) Friendly and mutual love. "Between equals". Common in lifelong fri endships. ## Agape (Spiritual Love) > But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you > , do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despite > fully use you, and persecute you; > > Matthew 5:44 Unconditional and sacrificial love. Love for its own sake. The hig hest form of love that Jesus showed.