A. response of God’s love to the children of Israel
B. response of Israel to the genuineness of God’s love
C. message of God’s love to man
D. message of Hosea on faithfulness and social progress
Correct Answer: Option B
B. response of Israel to the genuineness of God’s love
Explanation
Response of Israel to the genuineness of God’s love is the correct answer. In the message of Hosea on ‘Divine Love’, God issued the above statement to indicate that he preferred steadfast love to burnt offerings.