Love

1. Definition:
1. 1828: In a general sense to be pleased with; to regard with affection, on account of some qualities which excite pleasing sensations or desire of gratification.
1. Pleased (happy)
2. Affection (tenderness)
3. Sensations (passion)
1. Love is to experience a passion (be it good or no) which excites your mind, and makes you “happy”.
2. Quotes from Prophets:
1. “The full and essential nature of love we may not understand” (Elder John A. Widtsoe)
1. Love can be described in many ways. But what he says here is that the true meaning of love is so far above our mortal state that we can not comprehend it.
2. “Love is a positive active force. It helps the loved one. If there is need, love tries to supply it. If there is weakness, love supplants it with strength. … Love that does not help is a faked or transient love.” (Elder John A. Widtsoe)
1. Love is not a noun. Or at least it shouldn’t be. It is an action. A verb, akin to Charity. When you love someone, you serve them. That is the pure love of Christ.
3. Scriptures:
1. “And I am filled with charity, which is everlasting love; wherefore, all children are alike unto me; wherefore, I love little children with a perfect love; and they are all alike and partakers of salvation.” (Moroni 8:17)
1. Once again, Charity is the total and everlasting Love. Children show this love very well.
2. “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.” (John 13:34)
1. To love each other is a commandment of God. The love we are talking about is the true love, charity.
4. Personal Definition:

Love is service. Charity is love. True, Christlike love brings joy and happiness. The way to show love is to treat others as you would like to be treated. By selfless service.