As I have researched how love is described in the bible, using blueletterbible.org, I first found this:
LOVE occurs 649 times in 579 verses (NLT translation)
God tells us of His love for us over and over again, after He is the one who created love! He also commands us on how and who to love. Here are some examples:
Exd 20:6
But I lavish my love on those who love me and obey my commands, even for a thousand generations.
Lev 19:18
"Never seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.
Deu 6:5
And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.
Rom 12:10
Love each other with genuine affection,* and take delight in honoring each other.
Rom 13:9
For the commandments against adultery and murder and stealing and coveting--and any other commandment--are all summed up in this one commandment: "Love your neighbor as yourself."*
And even though He loves us, and forgives us, He still punishes us, out of love, for our wrong doings and is there to help us onto the right path. I try to remember this, and follow God’s lead, when my children do wrong.
Num 14:18
`The LORD is slow to anger and rich in unfailing love, forgiving every kind of sin and rebellion. Even so he does not leave sin unpunished, but he punishes the children for the sins of their parents to the third and fourth generations.'
Job 37:13
He causes things to happen on earth, either as a punishment or as a sign of his unfailing love.
The love we show others can bring us so many blessings and gifts.
Rth 2:11
"Yes, I know," Boaz replied. "But I also know about the love and kindness you have shown your mother-in-law since the death of your husband. I have heard how you left your father and mother and your own land to live here among complete strangers.
2Sa 2:6
May the LORD be loyal to you in return and reward you with his unfailing love! And I, too, will reward you for what you have done.
1Ki 8:23
He prayed, "O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you in all of heaven or earth. You keep your promises and show unfailing love to all who obey you and are eager to do your will.
And my favorite is:
1Cr 13:4-7
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
But most importantly, God loved us so much that He sent His only son to save us. Now how wonderful is that? Can we love so much that we would be willing to send our child off to save someone? Or even better can we love so much that we are willing to give our children to God and let Him lead us in raising them and allow Him to show them His chosen path for their lives rather than ours!?
LOVE occurs 649 times in 579 verses (NLT translation)
God tells us of His love for us over and over again, after He is the one who created love! He also commands us on how and who to love. Here are some examples:
Exd 20:6
But I lavish my love on those who love me and obey my commands, even for a thousand generations.
Lev 19:18
"Never seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.
Deu 6:5
And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.
Rom 12:10
Love each other with genuine affection,* and take delight in honoring each other.
Rom 13:9
For the commandments against adultery and murder and stealing and coveting--and any other commandment--are all summed up in this one commandment: "Love your neighbor as yourself."*
And even though He loves us, and forgives us, He still punishes us, out of love, for our wrong doings and is there to help us onto the right path. I try to remember this, and follow God’s lead, when my children do wrong.
Num 14:18
`The LORD is slow to anger and rich in unfailing love, forgiving every kind of sin and rebellion. Even so he does not leave sin unpunished, but he punishes the children for the sins of their parents to the third and fourth generations.'
Job 37:13
He causes things to happen on earth, either as a punishment or as a sign of his unfailing love.
The love we show others can bring us so many blessings and gifts.
Rth 2:11
"Yes, I know," Boaz replied. "But I also know about the love and kindness you have shown your mother-in-law since the death of your husband. I have heard how you left your father and mother and your own land to live here among complete strangers.
2Sa 2:6
May the LORD be loyal to you in return and reward you with his unfailing love! And I, too, will reward you for what you have done.
1Ki 8:23
He prayed, "O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you in all of heaven or earth. You keep your promises and show unfailing love to all who obey you and are eager to do your will.
And my favorite is:
1Cr 13:4-7
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
But most importantly, God loved us so much that He sent His only son to save us. Now how wonderful is that? Can we love so much that we would be willing to send our child off to save someone? Or even better can we love so much that we are willing to give our children to God and let Him lead us in raising them and allow Him to show them His chosen path for their lives rather than ours!?
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