10 practical, biblical steps you can take to show love to others

Listen Without Interrupting
James 1:19 – “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak...”
Give people your full attention. Listening is one of the simplest ways to show you value and respect them.

Be Patient in Difficult Moments
1 Corinthians 13:4 – “Love is patient…”
When others are frustrating or slow to change, respond with patience instead of irritation or anger.

Forgive Quickly and Fully
Ephesians 4:32 – “Forgive each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Don’t hold grudges. Let go of offenses, even when you’re right.

Speak Words That Build Up
Proverbs 16:24 – “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”
Encourage, compliment, and uplift others. Avoid sarcasm or criticism that tears down.

Give Generously
2 Corinthians 9:7 – “God loves a cheerful giver.”
Share your time, money, and possessions when someone is in need—without expecting repayment.

Serve Without Being Asked
Galatians 5:13 – “Serve one another humbly in love.”
Take the initiative. Do the dishes, offer help, mow someone’s yard. Love often looks like quiet, behind-the-scenes service.

Pray for Others Consistently
1 Thessalonians 5:17 – “Pray without ceasing.”
Make it a habit to pray by name for people in your life. Ask God to bless, guide, and protect them.

Show Up in Hard Times
Romans 12:15 – “Mourn with those who mourn.”
Be present when people are grieving or struggling. Don’t disappear when things get uncomfortable.

Tell the Truth in Love
Ephesians 4:15 – “Speaking the truth in love…”
Don’t avoid tough conversations, but deliver them with kindness, humility, and care.

Be Humble and Put Others First
Philippians 2:3 – “In humility value others above yourselves.”
Consider others’ needs before your own. Love is often about taking the lower seat and letting someone else go first.