God is Love
To say that we are made in the image and likeness of God;
Is to say that Love is the reason for our existence;
For God is love.
But what is Love;
God tells us that Love is the greatest commandment. Mk 12:30-31
God tells us that that there is no greater love than to lay down our lives for our friends. Jn. 15:13
God tells us that he who loves his life, loses it. Jn. 12:25
God tells us not to love the world or the things in it. 1Jn. 2:15
God tells us that we must love our enemies. Mt. 5:44
The love of God therefore is a love that sacrifices oneself for another.
Any other kind of love is selfishness in disguise.
And the cross unmasks all self love.
For if Love does not involve the cross,
Then is not Love.
So to say that we are made in the image and likeness of God
For God is love;
Is to say that our love must be sacrificial.
A love that gives,
A love That lays oneself down;
A love That dies for another.
That is what is means to say
God is Love.
