The greatest command: LOVE

A Deeper Look at the Greatest Command: Love

Bethany Verrett

Love.   The world obsesses about it. If it is lacking in an individual’s childhood, that person may spend their life chasing after it. People will pay to find a spouse. Thousands of songs are about it, and everyone seeks it in one way or another.  The Word of God is not silent on this subject that seems to be all-consuming in human existence. Rather than writing to a life-advice columnist, consulting personality traits, or giving up on understanding the questions and frustrations that arise in human relationships, turn to the Bible. Whether it is the love of family, friends, spouse, or the love between God and man, there is a Biblical answer to the question. Love is one of the most pervasive themes in Scripture, and it is the foundation for understanding the message of the Gospel.