Paul tells us to "put on love" because it is the binding force that unifies us (Colossians 1:14). We do not "fall in love" as though it is a sink hole that suddenly swallowed us up. In this case it is a decision we make. Our actions, the words we choose are based on the decision to love.
Compassion without love becomes pity. Kindness without love become condescending. Humility without love becomes hypocrisy. Meekness without love becomes milk-toast (toast soaked in milk). Patience without love becomes spineless inaction.
Love does what is best for the beloved. That may mean confronting, setting boundaries or silent suffering, patiently waiting for the timely moment to correct. Or it may mean letting an issue go altogether. It means doing the needed thing to make a clear path to the Father.
