Will True Love Please Stand Up?
Learning to recognize and practice God’s definition of love.
Everyone wants to experience true love, but how many really understand it? For most, love is a feeling of attraction, a bond of mutual interests, or even a fleeting spark of passion. The Corinthians in Paul’s day thought the same way. Their culture was saturated with counterfeit versions of love—lust, greed, and selfish ambition. But when the apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian believers, he introduced them to a completely new concept of love, one that would transform their relationships and their lives.
In this episode of Wisdom for the Heart, Stephen Davey takes us into 1 Corinthians 13 to explore the biblical word “agape.” Unlike natural affection, friendship, or romantic passion, agape love is rooted in commitment and self-sacrifice. It values the other person even when they cannot return the same love. This is the love God has shown us in Christ, and it’s the love He calls His people to practice daily.
If you’ve ever wondered how to move beyond feelings and discover love that lasts, this message will help you see God’s radical definition of love. True love, God’s love, doesn’t fade with circumstances—it endures forever.