The Characteristics of Love

1.  Love desires reciprocation.
    A one-sided love promotes frustration and discontent.
    Love desires company (companionship). 1 John 4:19.

2.  Love is unbiased, without prejudice.
    It is unconditional;
    Conditioned love is mock love.

3.  Love is eternal.
    There is no “falling out of love”;
    Nothing can replace true love, as it has no end.

4.  Love cannot be described.
    No words adequate enough to describe love. (“so much” as in John 3:16)
    Love is seen in action, not in words.  (Calvary).

5.  Love is not self-seeking.
    There is no pride in love; no self seeking.
    Love is “others” minded, it gives and asks nothing in return.

6.  Love is pure.
    Real love promotes chastity.
   
7.  Love is powerful.
    Love brings the strongest and most noble of men to their knees.

8.  Love is motivational.
    It promotes Truth;
    Love demands action.