Obviously God knows our weaknesses and that we are sinners, according to the Bible. Do you think He trusts us? If so, why? Specifically, why would God trust people to spread His message from a tiny corner of the Middle East 2000 years ago, to every human being on every continent?
Does it upset you at all that God would trust some other person with your eternal suffering? That you might have spent eternity in hell if someone had made a different decision, like not to witness to you?
This is a real question, I'm not trying to attack anyone - just struggling with my beliefs and want to know how others work this out, if they do.
2006-11-17 04:21:08 · 19 answers · asked by LisaT 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't believe that all nonchristians will go to Hell, for that exact reason. I cannot accept the idea that millions of innocents could be condemned to eternal suffering just because they didn't get the message.
2006-11-17 04:26:50 · answer #1 · answered by Amy F 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does God trust this is really a good question i will have to think on this one for really this is a first for to hear its always the other way around in God we trust which so many people do not do anymore I know God is no respecter of person and there are many mysteries to God he can even use a bad person to do his work like the Apostle Paul he was once Saul the Christian killer.
It is written that the Word of God would not come back void.
I am thankful for all the Blessing God has Blessed me with even the opportunity to be here typing this is a Blessing. What is really bothering is to see so many people hate Jesus now like they did when they crucified Him this is a evil i can never understand why people don't want true Love thank you. and God Bless You in all you do.
2006-11-17 12:34:49 · answer #2 · answered by jamnjims 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he does. IMO, more than He should.
I see that you are a born again Christian so perhaps you have never read the Harry Potter books. But anyone that has can see what God is like in the person of Albus Dumbledore. Dumbledore trust almost everyone, and gives everyone a second chance. Even when surrounded by those who hate and would kill him, he is kind and loving and offers immunity to the one who has come to kill him. He sees the best in everyone, and so does God.
As to the specific part of your question. The Holy Spirit works through people and this is why God can be sure that his word will spread to the ends of the world.
2006-11-17 12:38:57 · answer #3 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In asking for an answer to that kind of questions, you are really assuming facts not in evidence. We have to assume as true a slew of things for which there is absolutely not one shred of clear, unequivocal, incontestible, irrefutable proof. This is why all theistic religions are based on "faith" and "belief" A person can believe something with the most overwhelming passion, and it still cannot be described as "fact" without the clearest and most unarguable evidence.
Before we even can begin to try answering those questions, we have to ask other questions. Is there a Mysterious Invisible Superbeing called "God" to begin with? And even if there is such a being, since w e have so little understanding of this Being and what he ever did, or didn't do, or intended to do, or ordered others to do, how can any of the other questions be answered? After all, we do not even have the slighest true evidence that anything we ever heard, or read about this God, isn't, itself, all the most elaborate fantasy?
2006-11-17 12:37:02 · answer #4 · answered by sharmel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like you said God knows our weaknesses...He also knows that we are week towards the temptations of the world.....Just like Satan knows our weaknesses....Yes He trust us...Why? He knows each one of us Personally...He knows the ones that are not weak...Those are the ones He has trust in . The ones that Loves Him and Places their trust in Him...And the ones that Testifies of His Love and unforgiveing ways...He is very Patient....That is why He has not redeemed Us yet...Because He is so mergeable...And is waiting own the ones that are confused.....Just like you and me ...Dont let time confuse you...Each person has to ask the Lord to let them see Right from wrong and for us not to be blinded to the things that are of wrong....See He warns us That we all go through temptation..It is the strong that carries His Words and messages...Like you....We all cause our own suffering...And the effect of our suffering some where some how we caused the effects that we suffer....Even just by thinking it...That is Satan in your Mind Trying to make you see what He wants you to see and making you see it how He dose...Carma is something that has true meaning to it...If we cause suffering we will go through the suffering that we cause...When the suffering comes back to you ..it may be through someone you love or care about for you to under stand the suffering you cause...Or it can come own you because that is the only way you will no the suffering you put own some one else...Seeing to understand is a great thing having to go through to understand...is not so grand...When the Love of God is in your heart like it should be you cant help but witness to about every one you get around but their are some you should say a silent prayer for ....The ones that are confused....Not witnessing to some one you fill lead to witness to will lay own your heart...Praying for that person will also get it done....Jesus is the answer to all questions every question you have you will find some were in the Bible....You have to pray each time before you read that He lets you understand what it is you read....God bless you In your learning...And may the Lords Light shine own you through your life...God bless the U.S.A. and Israel And All...You have to what to spread His words that is how you know His spirit is in you...
2006-11-17 13:12:57 · answer #5 · answered by patricia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that God knows that humans are weak. He also knows that he is all powerful and all knowing...and he entrusts us with certain duties, and he gives you the will and the way to do the things he asks of you, and you either do it or not. I don't think he HAS to trust us. Trust is an emotion and a concept for people, not for GOD. People need to have trust in other people, to know which people are good for them and which are not. God knows all...so he does not need the construct of TRUST to run the world. God's word will be spread, because there is always going to be someone who entrusts his life to God and reaps the rewards, and people who live that kind of blessed life, do spread that blessing to others.
His will WILL be done.
As far as people are concerned, and God...God gives you all the tools you need to live a happy and complete life that will lead you to Him. Many of us choose not to take that road, and we have to find our way back to God, to find peace and joy. You are given the tools to determine your own fate. No one has the power over you. You are given a free will, so that ultimately, it is your decision to do things, whether right or wrong. The one thing God ALWAYS does is forgives our sins...because forgiveness is like regeneration. You cannot move forward if you don't forgive yourself and others for their wrongs in the past...so He forgives us.
My take on it...
2006-11-17 12:30:00 · answer #6 · answered by Karyn M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think it is so much if God trusts us, but more do we trust God? He knows what we as humans are capable of. He says we all fall short, we all sin, we all were born to sin. we are not capable of doing anything good without Jesus. we either make the choice to follow Him or not. I also think God reveals Himself to us at many different times in many different ways, sometimes using people to share His love with us. I don't think He uses just one person or just one opportunity. many seeds are planted overtime. His word says that He is willing for none of us to perish but have eternal life. Everyone is sought out by God. Thankfully He uses more than one person or more than one situation. i know he used lots of things in my life for about 18 years until i came to understanding my need for Him. i don't think it is so much a matter whether God trusts people to spread HIs message around the world. the reality is, His message IS being spread around the world for many of generations. It is happening and has happened.
2006-11-17 12:35:33 · answer #7 · answered by work in progress 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He knows our hearts better than we do. He knows who will follow him and who will not even bother to listen. Remember Pharaoh, what a stubborn man he was. God already knew he would not turn to him.
I don't feel he entrusts our lives to anyone. The only way he would allow that is, him knowing we will accept him gladly into our hearts.
The word says he won't come back until everyone has heard the good news, therefore the only way someone ends up in hell is turning their back on him.
2006-11-17 12:34:01 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is perfect we are not. not everybody spreads the Lord ward because not everyone is a believer. 2000 years ago God worked in a differat way because, Jesus was only about 6 years old. before Jesus, God talked to Abraham, Moses, Noah and others God Moved around alot in the old Testament . things changed after Jesus was born . from the begining God had promist the world a savior. well we got one. Jesus Christ. everything God does is a plaine. All those people from years ago had the work of our God. it had to be the way God wanted it or else. yes everybody will know about Jesus Christ. You will understand better if you start reading in Genesis;
2006-11-17 13:03:55 · answer #9 · answered by Panda 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No cuz he knows we always mess up but He still loves us...He has led ppl to spread the word though like Billy Graham...Jesus is the one leading them and He trusts Himself see? God is in charge of those decisions you mention...the gospel will be heard EVERYWHERE BEFORE the end comes...so no excuses
2006-11-17 12:27:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋