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What does the Bible say about perfect love?

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Perfect love, as described in 1 John 4:17-21, is God's love in us that casts out fear and gives us boldness in the day of judgment.

In 1 John 4, the Apostle John speaks of perfect love as the love that God has shed abroad in our hearts. It is not merely a description of a quality of love but a transformative experience that reflects God's love within us. This 'perfect love' is one that not only conforms to God's nature but also enables us to stand with confidence before Him, as it alleviates the tormenting fear that comes from understanding our sinful nature. The contrast between natural love, as seen in fallen humanity, and divine love highlights the completeness and purposefulness of God's love in us, which is perfect in that it fulfills all that God intended it to accomplish.
Scripture References: 1 John 4:17-21

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