It was their outstanding character trait. The early Christian church demanded a level of generosity, of sharing of possessions, which puts us to shame. And yet, giving it all away isn't everything. Giving without loving is empty. As we look at verses four through seven, it looks as if love is something of an attitude , or a stance towards life .
Love has to do with character .
Love is a way to be. Love is what we do and who we are. God is love . When we rejoice in the truth, we are learning about love. When we bear all things, Christ is beside us.