The Almighty does not force anyone to love Him. He desires all souls to be saved to spend eternity with Him but only by choice. We are not automatons. In His presence there is no paradox and only unity. The dualities of good/evil, light/darkness, our good character/our bad character, only exist in this physical reality and allow us to have free will and the opportunity of choice. He conceals His awesome presence in this world to give us that choice because in His presence there is only unity.
Our entire lives are full of forks in the road - which way we will choose? True love is taking the risk that the one you love may not love you back. This world/reality is not our final destination - it is only the testing ground to prepare us for what He ultimately has in store for us - to live and stand in His presence forever. In order to stand in the presence of a perfect and holy God, the dross must be removed as we pass through the fire. His mercy, justice, and love, will carry us through that fire - but only if we desire it to be so.
Well said.
The Almighty does not force anyone to love Him. He desires all souls to be saved to spend eternity with Him but only by choice. We are not automatons. In His presence there is no paradox and only unity. The dualities of good/evil, light/darkness, our good character/our bad character, only exist in this physical reality and allow us to have free will and the opportunity of choice. He conceals His awesome presence in this world to give us that choice because in His presence there is only unity.
Our entire lives are full of forks in the road - which way we will choose? True love is taking the risk that the one you love may not love you back. This world/reality is not our final destination - it is only the testing ground to prepare us for what He ultimately has in store for us - to live and stand in His presence forever. In order to stand in the presence of a perfect and holy God, the dross must be removed as we pass through the fire. His mercy, justice, and love, will carry us through that fire - but only if we desire it to be so.