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?