Opposing Views On The Role Of Love In The Bible

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Everybody desires to be loved by others, and sometimes love can change a person. The Bible tells us that we are supposed to love others. People sometimes say that they love one another, but they are not always right because love is much more than just having feelings for one another. The Bible says that love is patient and kind. It also says that love does not envy, boast, dishonor others and that love is not proud. The Bible also says that love is not self-seeking, or easily angered, and love also keeps no record of wrongs. Love also does not delight in evil, but it rejoices with the truth. Last, the Bible states that love always protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres. This explains to us that love is a lot more than just having feelings

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