Romans 5:8

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

1 John 3:18
My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.

This time of year, we’re told to demonstrate our love by giving flowers, cards, chocolate, and diamonds. God demonstrated His love to us by sending His Son to die for our sins. And then He goes on to say that we must love as He has loved:

John 15:12
This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

John 13:34
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
We don’t need to use candy, cards, or jewelry to demonstrate that love. Serving, putting others before ourselves, helping the poor and needy, offering food, drink, clothing, and shelter to those without, and helping the sick, the widows, and orphans are all ways that we can demonstrate our love to those around us.