1 Peter 4:8 (KJV)
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8 (NIV)
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Proverbs 10:12 (KJV)
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
Proverbs 10:12 (NIV)
Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs
Illustration: Luke 15:11-32 Parable of the Prodigal Son
Love Covers Sin by: knowing when to let go.
Love Covers Sins by: choosing not to take offense at everything. Some sins against us are not worth confronting. Personal slights, snide or ignorant remarks, and minor annoyances can be easily forgiven for the sake of love.
Love Covers Sin by: knowing how to accept back.
Love Covers Sins by: Paying the Price for our Sins and Giving to us New Life.
Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
