Right Side Up Thinking about Love

How would you describe "love?" People have lots of opinions about what love is, everything from a warm fuzzy feeling; a sense of security; affection and acceptance; etc. But is love more than romance? Is real love something bigger than the way another person can make you feel? In this passage from Romans 13:8-14 we see the importance of understanding real love- the kind of love that can transform our lives and turn our thinking "right side up!"

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

- Romans 13:8-14