Do All People Love God?

-V- said:

But, for some unknown reason, YOUR opinion is the one that counts.

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Ouch. Untrue and uncalled for, unless you can show me how you drew that conclusion, proving yourself correct.

A clue, remember my "what now" comment? That would mean we have bit of a dilemma, meaning "who is right here", and not I am right. If my opinion was the only one that counted, there would be no dilemma, only my correct opinion. KWIM,V..ern

-V- said:

Apparently you didn't even read the article, as it clearly explains such verses.

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I read it, and it explained the opinion..another unfounded assumption.

Let me point out the difference. We have 2 things here that supposidely explain the subject at hand, one is the explanation/opinion from the link you pointed to and apparently choose to believe, while the other is direct scripture and says something completely contrary to that at the link. Need I say more? The choice is simple to me, and I'll explain why if need be.

So, it is not my opinion or the one at the link that is correct, it is the bible.

jimmyjimmy said:

If God loves all people, as many say, do all people love Him?

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Nope.

jimmyjimmy said:

Does God love all men?

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Yep. Women,children,animals ,plant life too.

jimmyjimmy said:

Do you think that God's love has any power? Does it have an effect on a person?

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I can't speak for everyone but His love sure has an effect on me.

jimmyjimmy said:

I've only heard of swords piercing stone in fairytales.

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A sword pierces..so does the word of God through scripture or a personal revelation from Him.

-V- said:

Sure. But forcing love in return is not one of its effects.

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Amen.

Hammster said:

It could be that you have shown a pattern of making these parables say more than Jesus meant.

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Look at the parables Christ did explain and you will see there is a lot and not just one idea. What ever is said is consistent and is absolutely the very best word to use.

Hammster said:

No it doesn't.

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I am repeating what Jimmy said, but the Bible also does not bring in any "new" debt of the ungrateful servant.

jimmyjimmy said:

I've only heard of swords piercing stone in fairytales.

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This is God's sword.

Hammster said:

Where do you find in scripture where a sword pierces a stone?

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I have witnessed the sword of the Spirit pierce harden hearts.
Do you not believe God's sword cannot pierce a stone?

Hammster said:

I'll believe it when I see the scripture to support it.

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It is not in scripture but is in your hand so what do you hold.

Baruch Hashem, my brother
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jimmyjimmy said:

If God loves all people, as many say, do all people love Him?

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God loves all men because He created us out of, and for, love. How can anyone, much less the Creator, hate what h/He has made?

All peoples are born with an innate knowledge and love of God that can be, and so sadly often is, repressed, hidden, or otherwise subverted by life , such that we can be taught not to believe, much less love, God. It then takes the working of preveinent, saving, and actual Grace in our lives to come back to that knowledge and love of God. Not everyone so responds to this Grace, but only such as are called, and chosen by their trusting in God. Or so I hold and believe.