Love is at the heart of God’s nature and His relationship with humanity
Bible quotes on Love reveal the depth, power, and purity of divine Love—Love that is unconditional, healing, and eternal. In Christian Science, Love is more than just an emotion; it is the very essence of God, as stated in 1 John 4:8: “God is love.” Understanding Love through a spiritual lens helps us embrace God’s presence in our lives and express this divine Love toward others.
Let’s explore powerful Bible verses on Love, reflecting on their deeper spiritual meaning and how they can guide us to live with greater compassion, grace, and harmony. Whether in times of joy or challenge, these scriptures remind us that God’s love is always present, uplifting and sustaining us in every moment. This is the Love that has the power to heal.
Because of Valentine’s Day, February has become a month that focuses on love. We can celebrate love in all forms—romantic, familial, platonic, love for God, love for the world, and so much more.
Deuteronomy 6:5 from a Christian Science Perspective
Many times, the Old Testament of the Bible tells us to love God.
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
Deuteronomy 6:5
In Christian Science, this commandment is more than just a call to devotion—it is an invitation to align our entire being with divine Love, which is God. To love God with all our heart, soul, and might means fully recognizing and trusting His all-powerful, ever-present nature as the source of all good. It is a commitment to seeing God as the one true reality and dedicating our thoughts, actions, and lives to expressing His divine qualities.
Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, emphasized that true love for God is expressed in how we live—not just in words, but in demonstrating divine Love through our thoughts and deeds.
To have one God and avail yourself of the power of Spirit, you must love God supremely.
Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 167:17
This means that loving God fully requires us to trust in Spirit rather than material limitations, recognizing divine Love as the source of all healing, guidance, and supply.
By striving to love God with all our heart, soul, and might, we naturally express more of His love in our daily lives. This love brings healing, peace, and harmony as it lifts thought above fear, selfishness, and limitation, revealing our true spiritual identity as God’s beloved children.
We can love God by loving His qualities in the world—such as kindness, joyfulness, and hard work—and by expressing these qualities ourselves. In doing so, we experience inner peace and fulfillment while helping to build a stronger and more compassionate community. This is why loving God is so important.
Understanding 1 John 4:8
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
1 John 4:8
From a Christian Science perspective, this verse highlights a fundamental truth: love is not just an attribute of God—it is His very essence. To know God is to understand and express divine Love, which is pure, unconditional, and universal. Christian Science teaches that God is ever-present Love, and as His reflection, we are meant to embody and express this Love in our daily lives.
When we withhold love—through judgment, fear, or selfishness—we create a sense of separation from God. However, when we express love through kindness, forgiveness, and compassion, we align ourselves with divine Love and experience its healing power. Mary Baker Eddy wrote:
Divine Love always has met and always will meet every human need.
Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 494
This reminds us that love is not only a feeling but a divine force that uplifts, heals, and restores.
Psalm 23 – Dwelling in Love
For all who love Psalm 23, here is a vivid picture of what it means to dwell in love from the healing textbook Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science.
[DIVINE LOVE] is my shepherd; I shall not want.
[LOVE] maketh me to lie down in green pastures: [LOVE] leadeth me beside the still waters.
[LOVE] restoreth my soul [spiritual sense]: [LOVE] leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for [LOVE] is with me; [LOVE’S] rod and [LOVE’S] staff they comfort me.
[LOVE] prepareth a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: [LOVE] anointeth my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house [the consciousness] of [LOVE] for ever.
Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 578:5–18
By embracing this biblical truth, we see that knowing God isn’t just about belief—it’s about living in Love. The more we express divine Love, the more we experience God’s presence, leading to harmony, healing, and spiritual growth in our lives.
Love for one another helps us recognize and appreciate the qualities we admire in our loved ones. Love for ourselves enables us to treat ourselves with grace and compassion. And love for mankind gives us the strength to make a positive impact on the world.
Parting Thoughts
Bible quotes like the ones we’ve shared assure us of God’s presence and love, guiding us through life’s challenges. When we understand that God is all-powerful and always present, we can understand that divine Love is also all-powerful and always present.
When we feel love, it is easier to treat others with love, and the opposite is also true. When we love others, it is easier to feel loved. Here are some final quotes to take with you, to provide some peace and strength during your day:
And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.
I John 4:21
And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
I John 4:16
Resources
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