What Is God Like? - GOD IS LOVE

'God is love." - 1 JOHN 4:8.

God displays power, wisdom, and justice, but the Bible does not say that God is power, wisdom, or justice. It says that he is love. Why? Because  it can't truthfully be said that God's power enables him to act  and his justice  and wisdom guide the way he acts.  But Jehovah's love motivates him to act.  Love influences everything that he does.

Although Jehovah did not lack anything, his love moved him to create intelligent beings, both heavenly and earthly, who can benefit from and and enjoy his love and care. He unselfishly prepared the earth to be the ideal home for his human creation.  And he continues to show love to all humans in that "he makes his sun rise on both the wicked and the good and makes it rain on both the righteous and the unrighteous." -MATTHEW 5:45.

In addition, "Jehovah is very tender in affection and merciful."  (James 5:11)  He expresses affection toward those who sincerely take steps to know and draw close to him.  God sees such people as individuals. In fact, "he cares for you." -1 PETER 5:7.  

Next time: What Is God Like -  Conclusion of GOD IS LOVE

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