2 If I have all those things, but have not love, I am nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:2

37 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind … 39b and love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:37, 39b

4a “Love is patient, love is kind.” 1 Corinthians 13:4a

1. Agape Love

13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13

8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

2. Agape Love is Patient

5b God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit Romans 5:5b

9 Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

3. Agape Love is Kind

3 The king asked, “Is there no one still alive from the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness?” Ziba answered the king, “There is still a son of Jonathan; he is lame in both feet.” 2 Samuel 9:3

32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

24 The Lord’s servant must be kind to everyone 2 Timothy 2:24