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How do we know God's love is selective?

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Scripture, specifically Psalm 11:5, indicates that God's love is directed towards the righteous, not everyone.

The concept of God's love being selective is rooted in scripture, where passages such as Psalm 11:5 reveal that the Lord loves the righteous but hates those who practice violence. This selective love is consistent with the Reformed understanding of election, where God chooses certain individuals for salvation based on His sovereign will rather than any inherent merit. Paul maintains that God’s love is specifically for those who are in Christ, as indicated in Ephesians 1:4, where believers are chosen before the foundation of the world. This understanding counteracts the popular notion that God loves everyone universally without distinction.
Scripture References: Psalm 11:5, Ephesians 1:4, John 17:9, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 9:15-16

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