What the Bible says about Love, Source of
(From Forerunner Commentary)
If we really love another person, we cannot possibly injure him. Love would stifle at inception the thoughts that lead to murder, adultery, theft, deception, or any form of covetousness because love cannot hurt another in those ways. Therefore, it cannot break the laws designed to protect the other person. Love provides the right kind of coercion. Truly, God coerces people too, but He does it with love. There are times in our lives when our fear of God's power and what He can do to us are a positive force for good. But the overwhelming force, or power, that He uses is love.
John W. Ritenbaugh
Love's Importance and Source