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How do we know God's love is unmerited?

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God's love is unmerited because it is given freely and not based on anything we do.

The concept of unmerited love is central to understanding God's grace. According to Isaiah 48:8, God's decision to love us is not influenced by our actions or worthiness; rather, it is rooted in His own character and purpose. He declares that He loves for His own namesake, not for any merit that we possess. This truth underscores that if God's love were contingent upon our goodness or righteousness, none of us would receive it. Instead, God's love is described as unconditional and undeserved. This selfless nature of God's love is what potentially causes hatred towards it from those who believe themselves to be worthy of love based on their actions.
Scripture References: Isaiah 48:8, Ephesians 2:8-9

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Love that Hates
Fred Evans · May 18, 2014
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