10/05/2026
What Is Love?
Opening Hook (Imaginary)
“Imagine a man says, ‘I love you,’ but he lies, insults, ignores, and hurts you daily. Is that love? If love is only words, then many people are loved—but wounded. So what really is love?”
Today we will discover the true meaning of love.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Introduction
Love is one of the most spoken words in the world, yet one of the least understood. Many people call feelings, attraction, gifts, or benefits love. But true love is deeper than emotion. Love is a choice, a character, and an action.
What Is Love? (Bible perspective)
Biblical love is caring for others with patience, kindness, sacrifice, and truth. Love seeks the good of another person.
Love is not: (5)
- Selfishness
- Control
- Manipulation
- Lust only
- Loving only when convenient
Love is: (5)
- Patient
- Kind
- Humble
- Forgiving
- Steadfast
True love does 3 main things.
1. Love Is Action
Holy Bible 1 John 3:18
Love is not by words only but by deed and truth.
2. Love Requires Sacrificeu.
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Holy Bible John 15:13
True love gives, serves, and sacrifices.
3. Love Builds Relationships
Where love exists, unity grows.
Principle Sentence
True love is not merely spoken; it is shown.
Reflection Question
Do my actions prove the love I claim to have?
Prayer
Lord, teach me to love genuinely in word and action.