Everyone has character flaws and special gifts. Do they all come from God? What is your purpose in life: to do good things or merley follow the crowd regardless of it's path and concequence?
2006-10-24 13:40:58 · 12 answers · asked by Linda 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Anyone that strives for truth will do the right things in life or they will be going against their own ways.
I've always done things my own way because the human race has always seemed to be headed nowhere to me.
Like the old saying goes if so and so jumps off a bridge would you, most of the people that say no are liars.
2006-10-24 13:44:24 · answer #1 · answered by Sean 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is a very good question, and I don't intend to put you down in any way. That is why God created us as creatures of choice, so we can choose which path we follow. If we choose the wrong (wicked ) path, then we are to pay the consequences. The righteous will have their own reward in heaven, and I suspect sometimes here on earth. I have been blessed so many times. I am not a saint, but I do try to be a good Christian.
2006-10-24 20:46:19 · answer #2 · answered by stullerrl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When Eve in the garden took of the forbiden fruit which was the tree of the knowledge of good and evil that was the day man began to know good and evil. Before that they walked with God in His spirit of truth. They rejected God's truth and believed the devil's lie and were damned almost eternally, But God in His Goodness and His Mercy had a plan to gain His people back.
That my friend is why Jesus died on the cross to redeem man back from the lie of the devil. All lies are of the devil, no lie is of the truth. God is truth and in Him is no lie at all.
In our lives since the time we were children our parents have taught us right and wrong. Some teach their children Godliness and some teach their children worldliness. Some choose to follow God and some choose to follow the world. Some choose to do good and some choose to do evil. The choice is theirs to make and to reap the rewards or the consequences.
God is not hard to find if we don't harden our hearts and stop our ears from listening to our God given conscience which teaches use to do good and reap the same. Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap.
Adam and Eve sowed it and reaped it and brought sin upon the whole creation. Jesus died on the cross to redeem man back from the power of sin. Jesus won the battle and defeated the devil
and Jesus will cast the devil into hell in the end but for now he is on earth and he is still busy decieving men right now.
Concerning flaws being God given, no! We were made in His image and in His likeness and when we walk in His Spirit which is the Spirit of truth we have no flaws. But when we walk in sin and disobediance it does appear that we have flaws but it doesn't come from God it comes from the devil. Get that part right! Never blame God! He is the answer not the problem!
Sincerely,
Jessie G
jnjgoss@itlnet.net
2006-10-24 21:25:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are those who are called to God for His purpose as is His will. Those who have ears hear the call and those who have eyes see the truth.
Our physical bodies don't always agree and we do fall short of God's glory even with good intention, this is why we must learn and seek out the truth and be ready "putting on the armor" so to speak, if you walk closely in Jesus you will know, you will not be judgemental for you will understand that all things are possible through Christ our Lord. Repentance and redemption is for everyone who seeks it, and God does know the heart of all men even those who don't believe in Him, our Lord knows if the heart is good, this is why He will not destroy everything because the good hearts are intermingled with the bad, but there will be a day when only good will be on earth as it is in heaven. Glory be to God Amen.
2006-10-24 20:50:26 · answer #4 · answered by Neptune2bsure 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These gifts were to help you bring people to God. If one chooses not to use these gifts in the right way,well, that's their choice. They will have to answer to God. I have never been good at following the crowd,I think that might be one of my gifts. But people still want to be around me. I'm blessed!
2006-10-24 20:50:34 · answer #5 · answered by whataboutme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since we came into existance and conciousness, we realized there is something missing, a void or emptiness. We tried to look within our surroudings, nevertheless it only busy us for awhile and the same emptiness fills our heart.
I look for the path of truth because worldly life is nothing, and the truth set me free from fear and worries, gives me hope and light, purpose and meaning.
2006-10-24 20:58:20 · answer #6 · answered by Esteban 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly most people seem to follow the crowd. It's easier to just accept the religious beliefs of everyone around you than it is to honestly examine them.
Some Christians manage to do good nonetheless, but very few manage to overcome their upbringing and question those beliefs.
2006-10-24 20:44:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My purpose is to see no response other than a loving response as an appropriate response to any situation.
When I learn how to do this I get to go home.
Wish me luck.
Love and blessings Don
2006-10-24 20:45:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are so right, they do follow the path like little lost sheep. The shepard is a fictonal book that enslaves the needy.
2006-10-24 20:44:14 · answer #9 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Purpose in life:
Relationship with the Great I AM, Jehovah.
Everything else falls short.
2006-10-24 20:44:14 · answer #10 · answered by n9wff 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋