1.1 God's command to love is not optional but obligatory John 13:34
1.2 The nature of God's love: unconditional and sacrificial 1 John 4:8
1.3 The extent of God's command to love: everyone, including our enemies Matthew 5:44
2.1 Love is the greatest commandment Matthew 22:37-39
2.2 Love is the evidence of our relationship with God 1 John 4:7-8
2.3 Love is the mark of true discipleship John 13:35
3.1 Love is more than words; it is action 1 John 3:18
3.2 Love is serving others selflessly Galatians 5:13
3.3 Love is forgiving others as God has forgiven us Ephesians 4:32
4.1 Love builds unity and harmony in the body of Christ Colossians 3:14
4.2 Love influences others towards Christ Matthew 5:16
4.3 Love fulfills the law of Christ Galatians 6:2
5.1 Love requires dying to self John 15:13
5.2 Love requires patience and perseverance 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
5.3 Love requires dependence on God's Spirit Romans 5:5
6.1 God's blessings for those who love others Proverbs 19:17
6.2 God's reward for those who love their enemies Luke 6:35
6.3 God's assurance of eternal life for those who love others 1 John 3:14