John,

First of all, the popular teaching that God loves everybody equally has no biblical basis whatsoever. God has a "special" (electing) love for those whom He has predestinated to be saved in Christ. (cf. Jh 13:1; 17:24-26; Rom 8:29, 30; Eph 1:4,5; et al) This love is salvific, based upon God's incomprehensible grace. And there is a general "love", i.e., benevolence which God shows to all. (cf. Matt 5:45; Titus 3:4) There are myriad things which God bestows upon the reprobate (non-elect) because God is merciful to all men, e.g., life itself, intelligence, artistic abilities, etc. See also: Does God Love the Sinner and Hate Only His Sin?", by John H. Gerstner.

Secondly, thus we are to show benevolence to all men as best as we are able. We are to be kind, respectful, helpful, etc. This is what Jesus was referring to when He said to "love your enemies". We are to also "love the brethren". (1Jh 3:14f) But this love transcends that we are to show to all men in general, since we are related by blood; Christ's blood which He shed for them.

Does this help?

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