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~The Greatest of These us Love~

Valentine's Day has just passed and it seems the whole world was focused on love, embracing love, looking for

love, trying to understand love and on and on.

For Christians, the concept of love should be the simplest thing in the world because, Love is at the very
heart of the Christian faith. It is the foundation of God’s relationship with us and the command He has given us
for how we should live with one another. In 1 Corinthians 13:13, Paul writes, “And now these three remain:

faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”

The Bible tells us that love begins with God. “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). His love is not
based on our performance or worthiness but is given freely and sacrificially. The greatest example of this love is
Jesus Christ. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him

shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).

This kind of love is not just an emotion but an action—God demonstrated His love by sending Jesus to redeem

us. His love is unconditional, unchanging, and eternal.

Jesus made it clear that love should be the defining characteristic of His followers. When asked what the

greatest commandment was, He replied:

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and
greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37-39).
Loving others is not always easy, especially when people hurt us or challenge our patience. But Jesus calls us
to a love that goes beyond convenience—it is sacrificial, forgiving, and enduring. “But I tell you, love your

enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44).
Paul beautifully describes what love should look like in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7:
Love is patient and kind – It shows grace even when others fail.
Love does not envy or boast – It is humble and seeks the good of others.
Love is not easily angered – It is slow to take offense and quick to forgive.

Love rejoices in the truth – It stands for what is right.
Love never fails – It endures through trials and challenges.

Loving like Christ requires daily surrender, relying on the Holy Spirit to transform our hearts and actions.
God's Command gives us multiple opportunities to show love's In Our Families we can show grace, forgive

quickly, and serve one another selflessly.

In Our Churches we can encourage, support, and bear each other’s burdens.

In Our Communities we can reach out to the lonely, help those in need, and be a light to those who don’t yet

know Christ.

In Our Workplaces & Schools we can treat everyone with kindness, even those who may not treat us the same

way.

Jesus told His disciples, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John

13:35). Love is the most powerful witness we have to the world.

Please remember that Love is the greatest gift we can give and receive. It is the very nature of God, the
command of Christ, and the evidence of our faith. Let’s strive to love as He loves—unconditionally, sacrificially,

and faithfully.

“Let all that you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14