“Timid love protects itself; bold love gives itself away.”

Key Truth

Timid love is driven by fear and self-preservation.

Bold love is driven by faith and obedience.

Scripture Focus

1 John 4:18 -- Fear shrinks love, but God’s love casts fear out.

John 15:13 -- True love is demonstrated through sacrifice.

Matthew 16:25 -- Self-protection is not faith—losing your life for Christ leads to real life.

Philippians 2:5–8 -- Jesus emptied Himself and gave His life for others.

Galatians 5:13 -- We are called to serve one another humbly in love.

Key Takeaways

Timid love builds walls; bold love builds people.

Fear limits love, but faith releases it.

Bold love gives without guarantees.

The cross shows us love that holds nothing back.

Obedience matters more than self-preservation.

Make Today Count — Challenge

Where are you protecting yourself instead of loving boldly?

This week, choose one act of bold love:

Forgive what you’ve been guarding

Serve where it costs you

Love without expecting a return

Bold love gives itself away—and trusts God with the rest.