How do we know that God chooses His favorites?

The doctrine of election, that God has chosen specific individuals to be His favorites, is supported by scripture. In 1 Peter 1:2, Peter addresses 'the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father.' This indicates that God's choosing is based on His divine will and not on human decision. Moreover, Romans 8:29 states that those whom He foreknew, He predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son. This choice is according to His grace and purpose, demonstrating that His elect are favored because of God's sovereign will.