15/08/2026
LESSON 7
A Portrait of Love
1. Love Is More Than Words—It Is Action
1 Corinthians 13:4–7 shows that true love is patient, kind, forgiving, humble, and enduring. Love is not merely an emotion; it is demonstrated through our actions and attitudes toward others. Christian love becomes visible when we choose to treat others as Christ treats us.
2. Jesus Is the Perfect Portrait of Love
Jesus perfectly demonstrated the love described in 1 Corinthians 13. He was patient with sinners, kind to the hurting, forgiving to those who wronged Him, and willing to endure the cross for our salvation (1 John 3:16; 4:8–10). If we want to learn how to love, we must look at Jesus.
3. Love Must Remain at the Center of Our Christian Life
Faith, hope, and love remain, but “the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13). Spiritual gifts, knowledge, service, and even sacrifice lose their value when they are not motivated by love. In our homes and churches, love can heal divisions, restore relationships, and reveal Christ to others.
Reflection: Am I allowing the love of Christ to be seen in the way I speak, forgive, serve, and treat others?