How do we know God's love is different from human love?
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God's love is perfect, pure, and unconditional, contrasting with human love that is often mixed with selfishness.
In 1 John 4:10, we find that true love is defined by God's action—He loved us first and sent His Son as a propitiation for our sins. Unlike human love, which can be selfish and self-serving, God's love is perfect, holy, and unconditional. It is a love that does not depend on our actions or worthiness. Understanding this is critical; it changes how we relate to God and others. If we truly grasped the depth of God's love, we would find the courage to turn to Him in our need, knowing that His love motivates us to live in accordance with His will. His perfect and pure love is what we should aspire to reflect in our relationships.
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