Characteristics of God’s Love

Pro-active and sacrificial.

He loved us first. „This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us first and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.“ (1 John 4:10)

Unconditional.

In Christ, we are fully accepted and beloved forever. God’s love does not change because it does not depend on the object of love but on Him as the loving one. There is nothing to separate us from God’s love. (Romans 8:38-39)

Secure and constant.

The Eternal God loves us with eternal love. “Behold, I am with you all the days to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)

Non-compulsive and non-manipulating.

God hates compulsion. God does not force anyone to enter into a relationship with Him. He is offering and inviting, drawing us to Himself.

On the side of righteousness and truth.

God’s love is based on truth and righteousness. God hates evil and loves good.

With clear boundaries.

God tells us in His word who He is, what He likes, what He hates, and where His boundaries are. God always gives us a choice, making clear the consequences of our actions in our relationship with Him.

Now you know!