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Why is God's love not for sale?

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God's love is not for sale because it is a divine gift that cannot be earned or purchased by human efforts.

The notion that God's love can be earned or purchased is a profound misunderstanding of His nature. According to Psalm 50, God declares His independence from human offerings, stating that He has need of nothing. His love is not conditional based on what we can give but is an expression of His sovereign grace. Trying to bargain for God's love suggests that our contributions hold equal merit to His divine affection, which the scripture explicitly denies. In Philippians 3:2, Paul warns against those who peddle a gospel of works, emphasizing that true acceptance with God is by faith alone, resting fully in His unmerited love.
Scripture References: Psalm 50, Philippians 3:2

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