5/11/25 Rentz
The Color of Love
I Corinthians 13:1-8
Introduction—I read something recently that caused me to stop and ponder. Colors often are associated with particular qualities and passions. Red is the color that is most connected with love. We give red roses and give cards with red roses depicted to those that we love. Love is the color of life and passion. Let’s relish the reality that we have the capacity to love and be loved.
I. The Color of Love for Parents
A. Every woman encounters the valley of death as
she gives birth to her children—when I saw what
Sandy experienced giving birth, I was thankful to
be a man
B. A mother’s love can be equally comforting and
fierce (Prov.17:12)
C. A faithful father is willing to lay down his life for
his family—Abraham went to war with the kings
that had taken Lot and his family hostage
II. The Color of Love for Patriots
A. The patriot knows there is a cause greater than his
own safety and comfort (I Sam.17:29, 33-36)
B. The patriot doesn’t see the flaws of his nation, he
focuses upon his own duty (II Sam.10:12)
C. The history of our nation has been bathed in the
blood of faithful patriots
III. The Color of Love for the Purchased
A. Our very life from God is illustrated in our blood
(Lev.17:11)
B. Sin has corrupted us, but God has a way of hope
for us (Is.1:18)
1. Jesus took our sins and nailed them to His
Cross
2. Corrupted blood can only be overcome by
perfect Blood (Heb.9:11-14)
C. The believer has eternity to bask in the reality of
God’s love
Conclusion—It may seem strange to some that the color of love would be red, but when all is considered it makes complete sense. We love that which we are willing to sacrifice ourselves. The Lord Jesus came and shed His own Blood to provide our salvation. The martyrs happily gave their lives for the cause of Christ. What are you willing to sacrifice yourself?