It is love that unites us in a bond of fellowship with others. Jesus speaks to his disciples of the inseparable bound of love between himself and the Father, and of their love for humankind. In Jesus we see the fulness of God's love and how God's love is directed to our well-being. In the cross we see the proof of God's love for us and the incredible price God was willing to pay for our redemption. Jesus calls his disciples to walk in his way of love through obedience to the will of the Father.
True love is more than sentiment or good intentions.
As important as these may be they are not the proof of sincere love. True love for God is expressed in obedience and obedience is expressed in love. Jesus promised to give his followers the best of gifts, the Holy Spirit as their Counselor and Helper. Counselor is a legal term for one who defends someone against an adversary and who guides that person during the ordeal of trial. The Holy Spirit is our Advocate and Helper who brings us safely through the challenges and adversities we must face in this life.