2006-08-17 23:27:15 · 18 answers · asked by bo 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
So we can learn and grow.
2006-08-17 23:34:12 · answer #1 · answered by Love2Sew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow,let me explain this very simply.The best life is for the Christain.When you become Born Again,you receive the nature of God,the God type of life into your spirit.Your physical body does not change at all.As a result of this new nature,the Christain CANNOT be defeated,because the Bible says in the book of 1JOHN,chapter 5 verse 4 that"For everyone born of God overcomes(Dominates)the World,this is the victory that has overcome the world even our faith".
The reason a lot of Christains encounter problems is as a result of what they do not know,the book of Hosea,chapter 4,verse 6 says that"My people perish as a result of ignorance".
As a christian,YOU MUST ENCOUNTER DIFFICULTIES,but these difficulties are meant for your PROMOTION.
What you have to do in difficult situations is just to keep saying FAITH FILLED WORDS,because the christain lives his life by FAITH and not by the prevailling circumstances,not by what he sees or feels,because without faith IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE GOD.
God bless you.
2006-08-18 07:04:44 · answer #2 · answered by lesleypierre 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because:
a) people are people, no matter what. We're imperfect, we sin, make mistakes, etc. so problems are a fact of life.
b) if you believe that there is a God, naturally there is the devil who does his best to discourage ANYone from trying to connect with God by throwing trouble their way.
If it's any comfort, know that Christians have God covering their backs so they will never be tempted beyond what they can bear, so it says in Matthew. What that means is that God knows your limits and will only allow as much **** in your life as you can handle and there will ALWAYS be a way out of it.
God bless.
2006-08-18 06:36:28 · answer #3 · answered by Studier Alpha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians encounter problems because we live on earth. We are humans and we have day to day problems. Some of them are minor, some of them are major. God never said that being a Christian would mean living a perfect, trouble free existence, he just promises that he will never abandon us in our times of need. He doesn't, he rejoices with us in our good times and he sorrows with us in our sad times. But he is always there for us and he LOVES us.
The next time that you feel sad, pray, it will lift your heart to talk to your father in heaven.
2006-08-18 06:34:47 · answer #4 · answered by Only hell mama ever raised 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has problems but Christianity rather pushes the fact that everyone is a sinner hence the guilt thing associated with it. Maybe thats why?
2006-08-18 06:47:50 · answer #5 · answered by Lex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians are not the only ones with problems
Religions are man made. They are a mortal means by which man can try to understand and commune with God.
God is of infinte intellegence, he is omniscient and omnipresent.
Man has several different levels of civilization, from people who still live in caves naked to people walking around with ipods.
Do you think God of infinte intellegence would make one religion that would be the true one?- no They would have to be several ways that several differnt levels of humanity could come to undertand God.
Of Course man screws things up- I grew up Christian and of course Christians think that if you are not Christian you will suffer in hell.
And of course Muslims must fly planes into buildings to make their point.
Just love your neighbor and love and acknowledge God.
2006-08-18 06:31:09 · answer #6 · answered by onion 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because they live in a real world where there are real life battles to conquer... so that they will see the power of God at work in their lives as they face the battle and win over it.
2006-08-18 06:39:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are not promised a carefree life- just the opposite in fact. We are promised we will never be alone, nor forsaken, that our Saviour is always with us.
2006-08-18 06:40:21 · answer #8 · answered by IN Atlanta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because as far as Satan is concerned, we're runners in a race for our lives (As the Apostle Paul alludes too) and we've got HUGE TARGETS ON OUR FRONTS AND BACKS THAT SAYS "I AM A CHRISTIAN- SHOOT ME"
And boy, does satan like to shoot us.
2006-08-18 06:31:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
such is the nature of the life commitment they choose. naturally thet are going to attract criticism from those who do not share their beliefs. they expect this and see it as a test from their "Lord". their eternal reward will come.
2006-08-18 06:34:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because we're human, and subject to the same frailties as other humans.
2006-08-18 06:33:39 · answer #11 · answered by Dawg Vader 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋