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Your Question:
is god's love unconditional or conditional?
Answer:
As a pastor and a follower of Jesus, I've grappled with this question many times. The Bible teaches that God's love is not like human love, which can be conditional and self-serving. While human love can be generous and sacrificial, it often has limits and expectations. But God's love is different. It's a love that's not based on our performance or worthiness, but on His character and nature. The Bible says that God is love (1 John 4:8), and this means that love is an essential part of who He is. It's not just something He does, but it's a fundamental aspect of His being. This means that God's love is not conditional, but rather it's a love that's always active and always present. Even in judgment, God's love is demonstrated, showing that His love is not just a feeling, but a commitment to the well-being of His people. However, this doesn't mean that our response to God's love is not important. The Bible teaches that true love for God is expressed in moral obedience (John 14:15, 21-24). This means that while God's love is unconditional, our response to that love is not. We must choose to love God and live in obedience to Him, not just because we want to earn His love, but because we've been transformed by His love and want to live in a way that honors Him.
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