We live in a world that defines love as a “vibe,” a spark, or a fleeting emotion. But if you’re looking for the kind of love that actually holds up when things get messy, you have to look at the Source.
In 1 Corinthians 13, the Bible strips away the Hollywood fluff. Love isn’t just something you feel; it’s something you do. It’s patient when you’re being annoyed, it’s kind when you’d rather be petty, and it doesn’t keep a scoreboard of wrongs.
The Ultimate Definition
The world says, “Love yourself first.” God says, “Love others as I have loved you.”
The ultimate “What Is Love” moment didn’t happen in a romantic movie it happened on a cross. 1 John 3:16 tells us: “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.” For us today, love looks like:
- Consistency over intensity.
- Sacrifice over selfishness.
- Character over chemistry.
Real love is a choice to seek someone else’s highest good, even when they don’t deserve it. That’s how God loves you, and it’s the only kind of love worth building a life on.
Love: Beyond the “Vibe”
In a culture obsessed with “situationships” and fleeting sparks, the question “What is love?” is more relevant than ever. Most of what we see on social media defines love as a feeling a rush of dopamine that lasts as long as the vibes stay good.
But feelings are fickle. If your foundation is built on an emotion, your world shakes the moment that emotion fades. The Bible offers a different blueprint: love isn’t just an emotion you fall into; it’s a covenant you stand on.