What Jesus teaches about Love
Introduction
Welcome to this heartfelt devotional about what Jesus teaches us about love. Love is integral to the teachings of Jesus Christ – a force so powerful and divine that it transcends all barriers. Throughout his teachings, Jesus constantly emphasizes the profound importance of love, embodying it through his actions and words.
The message of love is timeless, unchanging through the centuries and vital for our lives. As you journey through this devotional, may your knowledge, understanding, and application of love in your life deepen. Let this journey inspire you to explore the love Jesus advocates, teaches, and demonstrates.
Bible Verse
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34
Meaning
This verse showcases the essence of Jesus’s teaching about love. He presents love as a command, a vital requirement that we ought to follow. By saying “As I have loved you,” Jesus puts forward himself as the example we need to emulate.
Jesus’ love is selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional. It stands out because it’s not based on the merits of the person loved but solely on Christ’s transformative love. Understanding this kind of love challenges us to extend our love to others beyond our comfort zone, breaking down walls of selfishness, and prioritizing others over self interests.
Jesus teaches us that love is not just an emotion but more of a verb demonstrated in actions. This divine love was displayed unquestionably on the cross where Jesus laid down his life for us.
Actions to Take
- Identify individuals in your life who are tough to love and pray for the strength and compassion to love them as Christ loves you.
- Practice selflessness regularly, making small sacrifices for the well-being of others.
- Strive to apply forgiveness and mercy as expressions of love.
- Show love through acts of kindness to those around you.
- Study the life of Jesus to understand how he extended love to all, especially the marginalized and outcasts.
Journal Prompts
- What does love mean to me in the light of Jesus’ teachings?
- Who can I show more love to in my life and how can I do it?
- What are the barriers preventing me from loving others and how can I overcome them?
- What changes do I need to make in my life to reflect Jesus’ love more fully?
- How have I experienced the love of Jesus in my life?
Prayer
Dear Lord, help me to grasp the depth of your love, a love so profound and sacrificial. Help me to share this love with others, not by my strength but yours. Kindle in me a desire to love deeply, selflessly and unconditionally. Lord, give me the strength to love even when it is hard and to reflect Your amazing love. Amen.
Social Posts
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- “No one is too difficult to love with Jesus’ love. Embrace His love and share it today! #UnconditionalLove #LoveLikeJesus”
- “What better model of love is there than Jesus Christ? Let’s strive to express that love in our lives every day. #JesusLove #CallToLove”
- “A kind act of love can change lives. How can you express the love of Jesus today? #ActsOfLove #LoveLikeJesus”
Conclusion
Jesus has taught us much about love – a love that is inclusive, selfless, sacrificial, forgiving, and boundless. It requires us to go beyond our limitations, to shine His light to those around us, reflecting His love in our lives.
Embrace the love of Jesus and let it transform you, radiating from you to the world around you. May your life be an example of Jesus’ call to love. Continue on this empowering journey with us at BGodInspired.com to keep growing in the love of Christ.
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Q&A about what Jesus teaches about Love
Q: What does Jesus teach about the significance of love in an individual’s life?
A: Jesus emphasizes that love is the greatest commandment. He expresses that one should “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength” and “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:30-31).
Q: How does Jesus express love towards others?
A: Jesus exemplified love through his actions, such as healing the sick, helping the poor, welcoming outcasts, forgiving sins, and ultimately sacrificing his life for mankind’s sins.
Q: According to Jesus’ teachings, how should we react to our enemies?
A: Jesus teachings suggest that we should love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44). This remarkable perspective encourages forgiveness and understanding, rather than revenge.
Q: How does Jesus illustrate love in his parables?
A: In parables like the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son, Jesus underscores the importance of showing kindness even to strangers or ungrateful individuals, illustrating the unconditionality and selflessness of true love.
Q: What does Jesus teach about love and judgement?
A: Jesus teaches that we should not judge others, but rather, we should express love and kindness. He said, “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven” (Luke 6:37).
Q: How is love related to the concept of sin according to Jesus’ teachings?
A: Jesus taught that love covers a multitude of sins. This means expressing love by forgiving others who have wronged us, thereby releasing resentment and bitterness (1 Peter 4:8).
Q: How does Jesus’ teachings influence the Christian understanding of love?
A: Jesus’ teachings provide the foundation for the Christian understanding of love – a selfless, unconditional, and sacrificial care for others, including one’s enemies. This love is exemplified in the life and actions of Jesus himself.
