Love does not overrule or override. It does “not force itself on others,” to quote the Apostle Paul (1 Cor. 13:5). Love does not manipulate, dominate, or dictate in ways that allow no response. Love does not control. When I say God “can’t” prevent evil, I mean God is unable to control people, other creatures, or circumstances that cause evil. Because God always loves and God’s love is uncontrolling, God cannot control. The God who can’t control others or circumstances can’t prevent evil singlehandedly.
