The Nature of Genuine Love

God desires for love to be genuine rather than coerced, which necessitates that humans have the freedom to choose to love Him. This perspective emphasizes that humanity was created from and for love, reflecting the divine love inherent in the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. A poignant illustration of this is Soren Kierkegaard's story of a king who wishes for genuine love from a maiden rather than love based on fear or wealth, paralleling how God wishes to be loved freely, without compulsion. Therefore, God's allowance for humans to love or reject Him underscores the importance of authentic relationships rooted in choice.