1. Love is the evidence of faith in Christ. "We love Him, because He first loved us" (1Jo 4:19).
2. Love is the proof of life in Christ. "We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren" (1Jo 3:14).
3. Love is the stamp of genuineness. "Though I have all faith…and have not charity (love) I am nothing" (1Cr 13:2).
4. Love is the motive power in service. "The love of Christ constraineth us" (2Cr 5:14).
5. Love is careful to obey. "If ye love Me, ye will keep My commandments" (Jhn 14:15, R.V.)
6. Love is the fruit of the Spirit. "The fruit of the Spirit is love" (Gal 5:22).
7. Love is the queen of graces. "Now abideth faith…greatest of these is charity" (1Cr 13:13).