1.1 Love as Defined by God: God's definition of love is pure, selfless, and unconditional. It is not based on feelings or emotions but on a decision to love others as God loves us. (1 John 4 8 tells us that "God is love," and His love is the standard by which we should love others. (1 John 4 8) 1 John 4:8
1.2 Love as a Commandment: Love is not an option for Christians; it is a commandment. Jesus emphasized this in John 13:34
2.1 Love as the Foundation: Every relationship should be built on the foundation of love. This is not just about romantic relationships but also friendships, family relationships, and even our relationships with strangers. 1 Corinthians 16:14
2.2 Love in Action: Love is not just about words but actions. We show love by how we treat others. (1 John 3 18 says, "Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." (1 John 3 18) 1 John 3:18
3.1 Love Brings Unity: When love is the foundation of our relationships, it brings unity. It helps us to overlook differences and focus on what unites us. Colossians 3:14
3.2 Love Heals and Restores: Love has the power to heal and restore broken relationships. It allows forgiveness and reconciliation to take place. 1 Peter 4:8
4.1 Love Comes from God: The ability to love others comes from God. We can love because He first loved us. As we grow in our relationship with God, His love fills our hearts and overflows to others. (1 John 4 19 says, "We love because he first loved us." (1 John 4 19) 1 John 4:19
4.2 Praying for Love: We can ask God to help us love others as He loves us. Philippians 1:9