A Great Deception
God's love is a truth reserved for the saints, not those in rebellion against Him.
A.W. Pink addresses the widespread belief that God loves everyone, arguing that this notion is a deception that comforts those who are at enmity with God. He warns that proclaiming God's love to Christ-rejecters dulls their conscience and provides false security in their sins. Pink emphasizes that the love of God is a truth meant for the saints, and sharing it with those who oppose God is akin to giving what is sacred to those unworthy. He calls for discernment among believers regarding this popular yet misleading doctrine.
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A GREAT DECEPTION
Arthur W. Pink
One of the most popular beliefs of the day is that God loves everybody, and the very fact that it is so popular with all classes ought to be enough to arouse the suspicions of those who are subject to the Word of Truth. God's love towards all His creatures is the favorite tenet of Universalists, Unitarians, Theosophists, Christian Scientists, Spiritualists, Russellites, etc. . . . So widely has this dogma been proclaimed, and so comforting it is to the heart which is at enmity with God, we have little hope of convincing many of there error.
To tell the Christ-rejecter that God loves him is to cauterize his conscience as well as to afford him a sense of security in his sins. The fact is, the love of God is a truth for the saints only, and to present it to the enemies of God is to take the children's bread and to cast it to the dogs.
Sermon Outline
- The Popular Belief of Universal Love
- The widespread acceptance of God's love for all
- The comfort it brings to those in rebellion against God
Key Quotes
“To tell the Christ-rejecter that God loves him is to cauterize his conscience as well as to afford him a sense of security in his sins.” — A.W. Pink
“The fact is, the love of God is a truth for the saints only, and to present it to the enemies of God is to take the children's bread and to cast it to the dogs.” — A.W. Pink
Application Points
- Recognize that God's love is not a universal truth, but a truth reserved for those who have accepted Christ.
- Be cautious not to present God's love to those who reject Christ, as it can lead to a false sense of security.
- Understand that the truth of God's love is meant to convict and transform the saints, not to comfort the enemies of God.