Solid Joys Daily Devotional Is God’s Love Conditional?
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Nov 7, 2025 The discussion dives into the complexities of experiencing God's love and whether it's conditional. Humility and the act of drawing near to God are highlighted as essential for a deeper understanding of grace. A cautionary note is raised about the dangers of viewing God's love as solely unconditional, which may hinder spiritual growth. The podcast reconciles the ideas of unconditional truths, like election and justification, with the conditions necessary for a richer experience of divine love.
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Fuller Experiences Come With Humility
- John Piper observes that there are precious experiences of God's love involving more grace and nearness.
- He connects these experiences to humility and drawing near to God as necessary conditions.
Humble Yourself And Draw Near
- Do humble yourself and draw near to God to receive more grace and God's nearness.
- Resist pride actively because God gives more grace to the humble and draws near to those who draw near to him.
Unconditional Love Vs. Experiential Conditions
- Piper warns that saying God's love is entirely unconditional can discourage biblical practices that lead to peace.
- He clarifies that some divine loves (election, Christ's death, regeneration) are unconditional while experiential nearness often has conditions.
