JFK-Phx Quotes: The were three words in Greek which covered most kind of love (Eros = sexual love, storge = family affection, Philia = friendship) but the NT word for 'love' or 'charity' is Agape, which has hardly any use in classical Gk.--I.e., it is a new word for a new thing. It is obvious that it cannot mean 'an involuntary sentiment.' we all say God is wise, and habitually argue as if He were a fool! How could He be commanding the involuntary? Agape is best seen, i think, in the words 'love your neighbors as yourself', i.e. By an act of will, aim at your neighbor's good in the same way you aim at your own.