Won't You Be My Neighbor" Love is a Verb

Love is fundamentally about action, not just feelings or words. Scripture consistently teaches that genuine Christian love requires sacrifice, meets practical needs, and goes beyond mere sentiment. When we truly follow Jesus, our love becomes visible through concrete actions that reflect God's character. This love serves as evidence of spiritual transformation and shows the world what God is like. While loving others can be challenging and may even make us unpopular, we're called to love continuously, starting with fellow believers and extending to everyone around us. The good news is that this love flows from God's Spirit within us, not from our own willpower.