Down through the ages, many people have tried to define "love."
"Love conquers all" Virgil
"Love is the only gold" Alfred, Lord Tennyson
"Who loves believes the impossible" Elizabeth Barrett Browning
"The first duty of love is to listen" Paul Tillich
"Faults are thick where love is thin" An English proverb
"Love is a great beautifier" Louisa May Alcott
"What the world really needs is more love and less paperwork" Pearl Bailey
For my money the best source from which to learn about love is 1 Corinthians, chapter 13. Since love itself is indefinable, the apostle Paul describes how love manifests itself. When directed toward others - spouse, children, family, friends and strangers - love is forgiving and self-giving. No doubt, as Paul was describing the fruits of love, he surely had Jesus in mind. Through faith, you have been "caught up" in the love of Christ. With whom can you share His love this week?
