I like the example and image of Jesus Christ.

The readiness with which that image comes to mind when one thinks of what real love is says something diagnostic about the maturity and liveliness of one's faith.  

- Is it detailed? 
- Does it come easily, crowding out or stalling in us the lesser, perhaps snide remarks?  
- Is it ever-ready?  
- Is it spring-loaded spurring us on to follow His example, even if it'd be more fun to make a snide remark.