Paul's appeal to love cannot contradict a command to obey. Otherwise, his liberty to command these believers could never have been authentic. He does not request love from them instead of obedience, not love over against obedience, but an obedience which serves love. Scripture: [[Philemon 1#^ee3498]]. %%Philemon 1:8-11%% Tittle: [[Kissing cousins]] #jot