As children of God, it is our nature to love.
It was God's love that changed us, and it is that same love, working through us, that will change the lives of others.
Love is one of the fruit of the Spirit. It must be increased in quantity, and in quality.
Love is the core, and the power behind our character.
Love is not a feeling!
It is the act of selflessness; the giving away of one's self-interest for the sake of another.
Love does not require the support of our emotions, but our emotions are often supported by our love.
There are levels of selflessness. The more intense the love, the more of the "self" is sacrificed.
The giving of ourselves must always be done tactically. Love must be applied at the right time, the right place, and at the appropriate level.
We have the mind of Christ to help us to always evaluate our feelings, thoughts and motives, to make sure that our love is genuine, and not just another surge of gushy sentiment.
We must ask the question, "Do these thoughts or feelings fit into the plan of God? What about my motives? Or is this another underhanded attempt to fulfill my own private agenda?"
When we demonstrate love inspired by the Spirit, we confirm the influence of the resurrected Christ in our lives.
Philippians 1:9-10
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