Love is a fundamental theme in the Bible, and it plays a crucial role in the lives of children. Teaching kids about love not only nurtures their hearts but also shapes them into compassionate and caring individuals. The Scriptures provide a wealth of wisdom that highlights the importance of love in our relationships and teaches children how to express kindness and understanding towards others.
These Bible verses about love will inspire children to understand the depth of God’s love and how they can share that love with their friends, family, and the world around them. By instilling these messages from a young age, we equip them with the values that will guide them throughout their lives, fostering a sense of community and responsibility towards one another.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
We love because he first loved us.
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away.
And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.
Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.
Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off?
If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right.
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight.
Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.
But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us.
Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
Famous and Strong Quotes about love for children
Any day spent with you is my favorite day.
The most wasted of days is one without laughter.
Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.
Love is when you see someone with all their flaws and still think they're perfect.
Love is the most important thing in the world.
Celebrating the Gift of Children
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with grateful hearts, thanking You for the precious gift of children. Each child is a unique creation, filled with limitless potential and boundless love. We ask that You fill our hearts with Your divine love for them, guiding us to nurture and cherish their innocent spirits.
Lord, help us to create a safe and loving environment where they can grow in faith and knowledge. Instill in us the patience and kindness to inspire them, leading by example as they learn about Your love and grace. May our words and actions reflect Your heart, showing them the beauty of kindness, compassion, and forgiveness.
As we walk alongside these precious souls, grant us wisdom to understand their needs and the grace to support their dreams. May our love for them mirror Your eternal love, nurturing their hearts and spirits to flourish in Your presence.
We pray for all children around the world, especially those who are in difficult circumstances. Send Your comfort, hope, and love to them, and may we be instruments of Your peace in their lives.
In Jesus’ name, we pray,
Amen.