Jonathan Edwards' Benevolence Scheme Refuted

The first object of virtuous benevolence is being simply considered ; " and hence, "Being in general is its proper object." That to which its ultimate propensity tends is " the highest good of being in general." From this conclusion Edwards draws this corollary : There may be a benevolence towards a particular being which is virtuous because that particular being is a part of the aggregate, general being; but the affection is virtuous only provided it consists with the "highest good
of being in general." Again, that being who has the greatest quantum of existence must attract the largest share of this benevolence. Hence we must love God more than all creatures, because He is
infinite in the dimensions of His existence;