And what was that whole thing about the guy that kept throwing out the wool and demanding unrealistic weather. Wasn't that testing God and didn't God pass?
Sometimes it's obvious to me that Christians know what they believe but don't really know where or how to reference their beliefs. That's the problem with regurgitating stuff some guy behind a pulpit says instead of researching it yourself. You make an *** out of your belief because you assume it's all true without checking it out.
For example. Separation between Church and State was originally the Christians idea and was a good thing and had nothing to do with prayer in schools. But one Christian said it did and "churchies" jumped on the prayer bandwagon spouting ignorance and not bothering for years to check on what they were talking about. I even heard one person state that the phrase “Separation between church and state” was in the Bible.
(side tangent) So, what does it mean "Don't test God"? Where does it say so.
2006-11-19 22:43:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
And if you don't know. That's fine. Let someone who knows anwer. Don't make a dummy of yourself by spouting what you think.
2006-11-19 22:44:45 · update #1
It is actually there in the Bible, astoundingly enough - Matthew 4:7. It's that bit where Jesus is in the desert for forty days, and is having a chat with Satan, who tells him to conjure up some tea and scones, since he's hungry.
"Jesus said to him, ‘Again it is written, “Do not put the Lord your God to the test."'"
So I guess the question is why it's there. I think the good answer (and so many people will hate this) is that trying to do that is bound to end up with you concluding that God's not listening, or doesn't care, or exist, or something, and that's a sort of mal-rational approach to faith. Whatever test you set, you're likely to confirm whatever you originally thought, and there's little gained in the exercise in terms of your own spirituality or world peace.
The bad answer is that it's just inconsistent to teach that God is perfect and everywhere and watching you and beneficient and yet unable to attend to your request, so the rule *has* to be in there somewhere. Arguing that way, you end up concluding that (s)he is a cranky old thing who doesn't care about suffering, and probably has a dress code for getting into Heaven.
2006-11-19 23:56:57 · answer #1 · answered by evilspikeagon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably just Dumb Blonde jokes, the test is to see if the blonde understands them. I've got some good ones if you give me best answer
2016-05-21 22:00:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well that's a good Q and comment, Ya why we shouldn't test GOD???
This is what I found among most of the Christians in this forum, most of there answers" Jesus will save you????for what he will save me ? for doing nothing or the breast will forgive you??? or it is mentioned in Bible???
So, before we refer to something we have to use our brains and Intelligence and search the whole universe for the truth, for the right religion.
So, thumbs up for your Q and comment and I wish those in the forum try to discuss the query things and not try .........each others.
And I think this why western world has many Atheists.
2006-11-19 22:57:23 · answer #3 · answered by zajil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means, even though you believe God will protect you from harm,you must not "test" that belief by doing something reckless,like jumping off of a cliff. Otherwise,test all you want.
2006-11-19 22:57:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe that means don't "dare" God.
The only time that I know of where God invites us to actually test Him is involving tithes and offerings. He tells us to give the first and best of our income to Him, and He will allow blessings in our lives that we won't be able to even measure, they will be so many.
2006-11-19 22:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by nancy jo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible is full of paradox and contradiction:
"An eye for an eye" and also
"Turn the other cheek" etc...
Your well thought out question is just further proof of this.
Thank-you for asking it, i look forward to reading the answers.
2006-11-19 22:48:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't test your beliefs you cannot honestly say that your beliefs aren't superstitions.
If your beliefs constantly disagree with scientific facts it is but a superstition...
Test what ever you believe in, and prove it to yourself.
2006-11-19 23:10:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it means that you should not do stupid things to yourself or others, expecting God to bail you out. God does not always react the way you expect Him to, so testing him in this way would be dumb. Don't u think?
2006-11-19 22:46:47 · answer #8 · answered by seek_fulfill 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't read the whole thing. Too intimidating:) When it says don't test god it means not to mess around with other gods, and things like that as he will leave you basically. www. FamilyRadio.com (click on my name).
2006-11-20 06:57:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love it when sekies take scriptures out of context.
2006-11-19 22:46:43 · answer #10 · answered by xx_muggles_xx 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋