2006-10-06 11:01:35 · 21 answers · asked by eantaelor 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-10-06 11:08:21 · answer #1 · answered by Truthasarous rex 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
THERE is no question that the human heart has received more attention in men’s thinking than has any other organ of the body. The heart is the seat of motivation. Exodus 35:21 explains that those making contributions for the tabernacle “came, everyone whose heart impelled him.” According to Hebrews 4:12, 13, Jehovah’s word is like a sharp sword, able to “discern thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
This scripture seems also to parallel Isaiah 29:13, which Jesus quoted from, as recorded at Matthew 15:7, 8: “You hypocrites, Isaiah aptly prophesied about you, when he said, ‘This people honors me with their lips, yet their heart is far removed from me.’” No doubt Jesus was here referring to what sort of persons these wicked ones were deep down inside.
Yes, the heart of a person is the source of motivation, influencing the mind for good or for bad. God can read the human heart, as he later made clear: “I, Jehovah, am searching the heart, examining the kidneys, even to give to each one according to his ways, according to the fruitage of his dealings.” (Jeremiah 17:10) Yes, “Jehovah is the examiner of hearts.” (Proverbs 17:3) What, though, is the heart in a man that Jehovah examines?
2006-10-06 18:33:54 · answer #2 · answered by jvitne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it would not be cool with God, because He does not look at the outward person or the things done, but He looks to the inside, the heart. You can fool man, but not God. If you pretended to love Jesus then it is not real, and no more valid than getting your car to start without gas.
2006-10-06 18:07:27 · answer #3 · answered by Spencer B 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
God knows when we're just faking it. And He's not too happy with it. What good would it do you or anyone else to be a hypocrite? I think flat-out rebellion is better than hypocrisy, because at least when we rebel and we admit to ourselves that we're rebelling, we're being honest with ourselves and with God. Hypocrisy doesn't do anything but make a lie even bigger.
Check out my blog link below for some entries I've written about hypocrisy.
2006-10-06 18:07:44 · answer #4 · answered by Pastor Chad from JesusFreak.com 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No. God knows your heart and he knows what you are thinking. He only let's the true believers into his kingdom. If you pretend you have no love for God so why should you get to enjoy his kingdom? Heaven is for his children, those that truly, with all their heart believe and love him.
2006-10-06 18:18:16 · answer #5 · answered by typicalbutiluvyou 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, that would be a hyprocrit and worse. Read the bible and get to know God as he is and why do you love him?
Adam sinned and God told him For dust you are and to dust you will return. There is no hell.
2006-10-06 18:04:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
He knows your heart....you cant pretend with God.
2006-10-06 18:03:42 · answer #7 · answered by K 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO
God knows your heart, and that is what he will judge, not your mouth.
But, as a general rule whatever is in the heart will come out eventually, no matter what the mouth says.
2006-10-06 18:08:52 · answer #8 · answered by cindy 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
sorry...you can't pretend to love Jesus, he knows the difference. You have to truly love him, and accept him as your saviour to avoid going to Hell.
“Heavenly Father, I know that I am a sinner and that I deserve to go to hell. I believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for my sins. I do now receive him as my Lord and personal Savior. I promise to serve you to the best of my ability. Please save me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
This would be a good start
2006-10-06 18:05:18 · answer #9 · answered by lilgirl2006 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
God enjoys being conned about as much as the rest of us, which is to say not too much.
'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. -Matthew 15:8
2006-10-06 18:17:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
No. He knows a fake.
People think he should go by human standards when it is the other way around.
2006-10-06 18:03:43 · answer #11 · answered by Investigation Specialist 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋