Wouldn't that make God guilty of gambling, even though he knew the outcome?
2006-08-24 08:20:59 · 14 answers · asked by Tofu Jesus 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the mythology of job is inspiring, a man robbed of everything good, who still found joy in his relationship with his creator
2006-08-24 08:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I do not see the book of Job as a parable but a real story. Additionally, one can also verify the lineage of Job thru Issachar (Gen. 46:13), and Eliphaz thru Esau (Gen. 36)..
2006-08-24 08:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if he knew the outcome, then it really isn't a gamble, is it?
2006-08-24 08:24:50 · answer #3 · answered by Pixie-elf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God allows Satan to challenge us to test our faith. It's the guy who chooses the temptation over God that gambles.
2006-08-24 08:24:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well . . . if he knew the outcome, it wasn't gambling. But I think most of the Bible is symbolic fiction, so. . . .
2006-08-24 08:23:53 · answer #5 · answered by Zombie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You missed the point of the story (which isn't a parable).
The story is God allowing humans to suffer in order to strengthen their faith. In order to "test" them...
All humans suffer....this should be apparent.
2006-08-24 08:23:30 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do as you please with the text. As for me, I see it as an exploration into the mystery of suffering. Just as Job was denied a detailed explanation of the origins of his trials, so we must strive after finding the meaning (not necessarily a PhD dissertation-like explanation) to our sufferings. Pretty much along Viktor Frankl's psychology.
2006-08-24 08:26:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he didn't knew the outcome.
yes he is gambling for sure.
sometimes god have a will to tes his prediction.
2006-08-24 08:30:20 · answer #8 · answered by PHIG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bet with no stake. That's not gambling
2006-08-24 08:24:33 · answer #9 · answered by ysk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude you have a picture of the count of monte cristo and I am supposed to ake you seriously
2006-08-24 08:23:19 · answer #10 · answered by Xae 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋