The Meaning of Love

Written by Liliana Arratia Zamora It’s typical to base love off of feelings in the moment or to make love conditional based on what someone can do for you. It’s common to throw the word “love” around with little weight and commitment tied to it. The love described in 1 John isn’t found within a one-night stand or constant arguing. Love doesn’t insult with the intent to hurt or take advantage of someone. Love was meant to be goodness willed with truth and compassion for the other person. Love shouldn’t be based on fear of what others would think. Love doesn’t seek to punish us or make us pay.  Love should add joy to one’s soul and be a selfless act.  If we were to put the world’s expectations aside and reflect upon the One who loved first, our view of love would be completely transformed and renewed. We could realize that love is a constant choice lined with grace and mercy. — just like the love shown by Jesus. Perfect love is the opposite of fear and selfishness.