Love makes the world go round. While it sounds cliche, humans need this emotion and connection to thrive. Unfortunately, the business of today’s world can make you forget how important it is to be kind and spread love.
Social media, especially, is spewed with hate and has become a toxic space. Thankfully, the Bible provides many teachings on love and its importance in our lives.
In this article, you’ll discover a collection of beautiful scriptures from the Bible that address the topic of love. They provide a clear understanding of Gods view of love and how He wishes you to experience it.
Psalms 143:8
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.
This scripture from the book of Psalms holds a prayer by King David to the Lord. In the prayer, King David acknowledges the love God has for His children.
David describes God’s love as unfailing and steadfast. This reaffirms to all believers that there is no love without trust. King David trusts Christ Jesus with his life. And by doing this, the Lord delivers him from his enemies. The good Lord also hearkens to his cries of repentance and forgives him of his sins.
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers all wrong.
It’s easy to harbor malice and feel the urge to revenge or hurt someone when you hate them. This verse is a reminder by King Solomon that love is able to cover a multitude of sins. It also reasserts how easy it is to forgive when there is love in your heart.
It is your responsibility as a Christian to follow in your heavenly Father’s ways and teachings. His love is merciful and able to save. Emulate Him so peace and harmony can reign forever.
Songs of Solomon 8:7
Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned.
This scripture is a testament to God’s unwavering love. It cannot be washed away nor diluted by many waters. God’s love withstands all and surpasses all human limitations.
The scripture also shows the priceless nature of Christ’s love, which no monetary value can be placed on. It’s the true treasure of all time. So hold your loved ones and strangers alike close. God delights in it.
Ephesians 4: 1-3
I therefore, a prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing in one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Apostle Paul in this verse advises the Gentiles to treat each other with love reminding them that the gospel is one. He urges them to stay united in the likeness of the body of Christ. This is what you should also practice as a believer.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres.
The scripture highlights the characteristics of the true love of Christ to the church of Corinthians. It follows the theme of spiritual gifts and community life. The qualities mentioned in the scripture above aids Christians in distinguishing God’s true love from the rest.
John 3:16
For God so loved that He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Christ Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice by bringing his own son down to earth to live as man, and a savior to his people. There’s no love such as this. This is a reminder of the power that God’s love for us holds. Jesus’ mission of salvation proves God’s unwavering and steadfast love for his people.
1 John 4:7-8
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
This verse is a part of John’s first epistle to the church. He emphasizes the importance of love within a community as everyone who loves is of God as love is from the Father. Those who do not love, are not of God and do not know him.
Ephesians 5:25
Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her.
This is Paul’s advice to spouses emphasizing how husbands should love their wives just as Christ loved the Church and devoted himself to it, upholding the ways and nature of love. So, ensure that God’s love shines through your relationship and that respect abides. That’s how you’ll thrive.
Romans 13:8
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled this law.
This verse teaches Christians to submit to the state as part of their daily lives but do so out of their faith. Practice this and it will enrich your life. The scripture also reminds Christians that love is an ongoing action, an outstanding debt which is not a one-time act but an ongoing commitment that each Christian must fulfill.
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
This scripture carries a message of forgiveness and reconciliation, which defines Christian relations. Where there is love, forgiveness, and reconciliation, strife and disagreements become easy to resolve. Christians are expected to live their lives in faith, always emulating the love of Christ.
Love Heals
Love is a wide subject. The scriptures highlighted in this blog cover the different faucets and characteristics of love. By using them, you can learn God’s true design for love and what He wishes for every believer.
Granted, it’s easy to get hurt if you open your heart to love. However, God is on your side, you shall not falter. His love covers all your imperfections.
Just another bible enthusiast who wishes to explore the word and share his content with the world. Influenced by Billy Graham and his sermons.