people always assume that god could provide everything to them.people always ask why he let this?why he let that?
2006-09-07 02:34:36 · 11 answers · asked by eDraLiN 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This seems like a *double negative*!!
;-)
2006-09-14 18:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by Lawrence R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do "U" think it's possible to type a complete, grammatically correct sentence?
This is the circular fallacy that plagues deification (not defecation, geez). First people create the idea that there is a supreme, all-encompassing power that is nearly impossible to fully comprehend, then they stuff all that "glory" into an anthropomorphic personification (teach your 3-year-old to say that). In other words, the largest, most powerful thing you can imagine is nestled neatly into a human-sized package for your convenience.
In doing so, it is assumed that such a being would have human needs, emotions and shortcomings, which simply is not logical. Why do people lie? To avoid punishment, mostly. So why would a "perfect" being need to avoid punishment? Who's going to punish God? Who or what exactly does he answer to?
It doesn't make sense that this would be correct, now, would it?
So either God isn't bound by the same rules that we apply to ourselves, or He doesn't exist anywhere else except in people's minds.
2006-09-07 09:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is impossible for God to lie.
Titus 1:2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
Hebrews 6:18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
However, God doesn't cause our misfortune.
1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Sometimes, it's the result of our actions; sometimes, it's a result of the actions of others, and sometimes it's just because we're living on this earth. If I fall off the roof, God isn't going to remove gravity for my sake. Just keep in mind that this life is temporary; if I die, it's not a tragedy, just the end of my time here.
2006-09-07 09:45:19 · answer #3 · answered by flyersbiblepreacher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible actually has stories in it where something was "impossble" for God. A good example is Mark 6:1-5 where Jesus was unable to do any miracle because the people did not believe he could. God is limited by our faith. We when do not prayer, or listen to his guidance, or ignore his rules, or do totally stupid things that get us in trouble, its not God's fault. Its ours for not believing. We don't pray and then wonder why God didn't do anything.
This answer to the "why did God allow" question is simple. He allowed it because WE allowed it. Had we listened and obeyed, we could have stopped it. When we do not believe (and act on the belief) then God is limited in what He can do. He has created us to be freewilled, responsibile, intellegent beings with the ability to make moral decisions. And then deal with the consequences of those decision.
2006-09-07 09:50:10 · answer #4 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why should one ask God to provide everything?
This isn't Eden. His Word says if one doesn't work, one shouldn't eat. We're to work - for ourselves and for others.
Why did He let
we don't have all the anwers but make no mistake. God is in complete control. Satan has been given dominion, temporarily, and is causing as much strife as he can before the end. He's read the Bible and knows his time is short and that, in the end, he will lose.
All we can do, for now, is trust in the Lord and His grace.
2006-09-07 09:44:45 · answer #5 · answered by NickofTyme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is impossible for God except nothing.
God can provide everything.
God can do anything.
God does not control our lives!
He is in control of everything, true!
But it is his will that we live this temporary stage of our lives in this world, with free will.
God lets bad things happen to us, but he doesn't want them to happen, but neither will he stop them if we don't do anything! We need to use what God has given us, and seek his help when we need it, we shouldn't expect God to do things for us without us asking.
And when you put God in the right place, you will fully, fully receive what is meant to be yours. Every blessing.
2006-09-07 09:48:06 · answer #6 · answered by lkraie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that it is impossible for us to understand the mind or intentions of an infinite being, since we and our lives are finite. Therefore, any time we spend debating his/her motivations is, in my opinion, wasted. Let's work with what we can understand and change!
2006-09-07 09:38:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God never lies Yeah they dont pray and then expect miracles It doesnt work that way
I recommend Proberbs 1:20-26
2006-09-07 09:38:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't trust a God, or anyone that lied to me. God is all trusting, and all knowing, no reason for him to lie.
2006-09-07 09:44:57 · answer #9 · answered by Villain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God can not come into your heart unless you let Him in.
2006-09-07 09:38:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋