Divine Love
The nature of God's or the divine's love for creation and humanity.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”
Hymn to agape (divine love)
Quran 2:165
“Among the people are those who take equals [to Allah], other than Allah, whom they love as they [should] love Allah. But those who have believed are stronger in their love for Allah.”
Love as spiritual devotion
Bhagavad Gita 12:13-14
“He who hates no being, who is friendly and compassionate, free from attachment and ego, balanced in pleasure and pain, and forgiving, is dear to Me.”
Divine favor through love and compassion
Psalm 23
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.”
Love expressed as divine care