Deity is the perfect example of love.

Love is an action.

Galatians 5:22 - The fruit of the Spirit is love.

I Corinthians 13:1-8 - the Holy Spirit’s description of love

John 13:34-35 - Jesus was to be the example to the apostles of how to love. He is our example, too.

I John 4:7-11 - Learning about God and His love for us helps us understand love and motivates us to love others.

Notice two points in the way God loved mankind:

He took the initiative.

He solved our problem at His own expense.

Matthew 22:35-40 - Jesus enumerates the two greatest commandments:

Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind.

Love your neighbor as yourself.

I John 3:16-18

Matthew 16:26 - We ought to demonstrate appropriate love for self by doing what we need to for our souls.

All of our earthly relationships benefit greatly when we demonstrate true love.