In contemporary terms, a "crush" refers to a strong feeling of attraction or infatuation that one person has for another, often characterized by admiration and longing. While the Bible does not explicitly mention the modern concept of a "crush," it does address themes of love, attraction, and relationships, providing guidance on how to navigate these feelings in a manner that aligns with Christian values.

Biblical Understanding of Love and Attraction

The Bible speaks extensively about love, emphasizing its importance and the manner in which it should be expressed. In 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 , love is described as patient, kind, and not envious or boastful. This passage provides a framework for understanding how feelings of attraction should be tempered with genuine love that seeks the best for the other person.

Guarding the Heart

Proverbs 4:23 advises, "Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life." This verse underscores the importance of being cautious with one's emotions and affections. In the context of a crush, it suggests that individuals should be mindful of their feelings and ensure that their attractions do not lead them away from their faith or moral principles.

Purity and Self-Control

The Bible calls believers to live lives of purity and self-control. In 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 , it is written, "For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God." This passage encourages individuals to manage their feelings and attractions in a way that honors God and respects the dignity of others.

Relationships and Intentions

When considering a crush, it is important to evaluate the intentions behind the feelings. The Bible encourages relationships that are rooted in mutual respect and a shared commitment to faith. In 2 Corinthians 6:14 , believers are advised, "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?" This verse highlights the importance of forming relationships with those who share similar values and beliefs.

Seeking Wisdom and Guidance

James 1:5 states, "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." In dealing with feelings of attraction, believers are encouraged to seek God's wisdom and guidance. Prayer and reflection can provide clarity and help individuals discern the appropriate course of action regarding their feelings.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not directly address the modern concept of a crush, it offers timeless principles on love, purity, and relationships. By aligning one's feelings and actions with biblical teachings, individuals can navigate their attractions in a way that honors God and respects others.7667. sheber -- a breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash
... Word Usage 2,172* (1), breaches (1), breakdown (1), broken (2), brokenness (3),
collapse (1), crash (1), crashing (1), crushed (1), crushes (1), destruction (17 ...
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1790. dak -- crushed, oppressed
... oppressed. Word Origin from an unused word Definition crushed, oppressed NASB
Word Usage crushes (1), oppressed (3). afflicted, oppressed. ...
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1855. deqaq -- to be shattered, fall to pieces
... Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to daqaq Definition to be shattered, fall to
pieces NASB Word Usage crush (3), crushed (6), crushes (1). break to pieces. ...
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Commandment Tenth. Of Grief, and not Grieving the Spirit of God ...
... that grief is more wicked than all the spirits, and most terrible to the servants
of God, and more than all other spirits destroys man and crushes out the Holy ...
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The Meteor Shower (Preached at the Chapel Royal, St. James's, Nov. ...
... It seems to go on its own way, as in a storm or an earthquake, careless
of what it crushes. Terrible enough Nature looks to the ...
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Sermons of St. Bernard on the Passing of Malachy
... He is become, as it were, the hammer of the Heavenly Workman, the hammer of the
whole earth.[1045] He crushes the elect for their profit,[1046] he crushes to ...
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The Prodigal and his Brother.
... There are some sins by which man crushes, wounds, malevolently injures his brother
man: those sins which speak of a bad, tyrannical, and selfish heart. ...
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His Great Controversy
... Attempt to unsettle it. 157, 158. Paul crushes the Judaizers. 159-162. A subordinate
Branch of the Question: the Relation of Christian Jews to the Law. 145. ...
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The King --Continued.
... verses. "The Lord at thy right hand crushes kings in the day of His wrath."
Whose right hand? ... wrath. He crushes earth's monarchies. ...
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Under King John
... Lay him most surely as your heart's foundation and your hope's anchor. He truly
is so firm and living a stone that He crushes all who oppose Him. ...
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Marvel Not
... The second, mystery, deepens it. The third, ignorance, crushes it. Marvel
not at all, says ignorance, because you cannot know at all. ...
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The Fourth Book
... faithfully in Christ, [178] to keep Christ's commandments, it surely follows that
the man who is unfaithful has no faith, that he who crushes under foot ...
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Religious Dangers
... and shingle, with its scanty acacia copses, and groups of date trees round the lonely
well, that nature shews herself too strong for man, and crushes him down ...
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Crushes (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Crushes (7 Occurrences). ... (See NIV). Proverbs 15:4 A gentle
tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit. (WEB NAS NIV) ...
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Crush (50 Occurrences)
... 6. (vi) To be or become broken down or in, or pressed into a smaller compass,
by external weight or force; as, an eggshell crushes easily. ...
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Crusher (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who, or that which, crushes. Multi-Version
Concordance Crusher (4 Occurrences). Job 24:18 They ...
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Ostrich (9 Occurrences)
... away, only taking care not to leave the Marks of their footsteps, since, when the
ostrich comes and finds that her nest is discovered, she crushes the whole ...
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Loaded (21 Occurrences)
... weary. (YLT RSV). Amos 2:13 Behold, I will crush you in your place, as
a cart crushes that is full of grain. (See NIV). Zephaniah ...
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Weighted (15 Occurrences)
... makes it glad. (BBE). Amos 2:13 Behold, I will crush you in your place,
as a cart crushes that is full of grain. (See NAS). Amos 7 ...
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Wagon (3 Occurrences)
... doth not grind it. (See JPS). Amos 2:13 Behold, I will crush you in your
place, as a cart crushes that is full of grain. (See NAS). ...
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Relieve (14 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) To raise or remove, as anything which depresses, weighs down, or crushes;
to render less burdensome or afflicting; to alleviate; to abate; to mitigate ...
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Crusheth (4 Occurrences)

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Crushing (93 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crush. 2. (a.) That crushes;
overwhelming. Multi-Version Concordance Crushing (93 Occurrences). ...
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