Biblical Answer

The Greatest Love We Can Show to Others

As Christians, we are called to love one another, just as Jesus has loved us. This love is not just a feeling, but a choice we make every day to prioritize the well-being of others above our own. In John 15:12, Jesus commands us to "Love each other," and this love is the foundation of our unity as a body of believers. When we love one another, we bring glory to Christ and demonstrate to the world the greatness of God's love. This love is not limited to those closest to us, but extends to our neighbors, colleagues, and even those we may not know personally.

The Purpose and Goal of Faith and Hope

According to 1 Corinthians 13:13, love is the greatest of the three theological virtues - faith, hope, and love. This is not because love is the only one that will continue forever, but because it is the purpose and goal of faith and hope. Love is the ultimate expression of our faith and hope in God, and it is the means by which we demonstrate our devotion to Him. When we love others, we are not just showing them kindness and compassion, but we are also showing them the love of God. This love is not a feeling that comes and goes, but a choice we make every day to put the needs of others above our own.

The Characteristics of True Love

True love involves a servant's heart, a willingness to put the needs of others before our own. It involves counting others better than ourselves and serving them with humility and kindness. This kind of love is not based on what we can get from others, but on what we can give to them. When we love others in this way, we are not just showing them love, but we are also showing them the love of God. We are demonstrating to them that we are His disciples, and that we have been sent by Him to love them. As we strive to show love to others, let us remember the words of Jesus in John 17:21-23, "that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me." May our love be a reflection of God's love to the world, and may it bring glory to Him.