Acts of love Quote by Jerry Bridges
“Love is costly. T forgive in love costs us our sense of justice. To serve in love costs us time. To share in love costs us money. Every act of love costs us in some way, just as it cost God to love us. But we are to live a life of love just as Christ loves us and gave Himself for us at great cost to Himself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Discipline of Grace, 1995
Love demands costly sacrifices—justice, time, money—mirroring divine love’s ultimate price; believers are called to emulate Christ’s self‑offering.
In simple terms: Love requires sacrifice, like God's love for us.
Key Takeaway
Practice self‑sacrificial love.
Themes
sacrifice
justice
time
money
spirituality
Mood
sacrificial
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- volunteer work
- church ministry
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Christianity
ethics
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What sacrifices does love ask of you?
- How can you balance justice and mercy in love?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty may limit ability to fully embody such costly love.
