1 Chronicles 28:9
"And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.
2006-12-01 16:51:16 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It says what it says. Don't compromise, or try to rationalize. Interpret it as literal.
2006-12-01 16:55:01 · answer #1 · answered by BrotherB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't read this as God speaking. Chronicles was written by a person, looking back on historical events, and interpreting them through a particular filter. The Hebrew Scriptures are written by a people with an understanding of their relationship with God as a covenant. If they were faithful to keep their part, God would be faithful with His.
2006-12-02 01:04:37 · answer #2 · answered by keri gee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment, with the men of this generation and condemn them, for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon's wisdom, and now ONE GREATER THAN SOLOMON IS HERE (that is, Christ)." (Luke 11:31) "To them (the saints) God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory" (Colossians 1:27). "...for He has said, 'I will never fail you nor forsake you' " (Hebrews 13:6).
I have long thought it a sad thing that Solomon did not listen to his father David. Thankfully, I have a better hope than Solomon; that is, a better covenant, based on better promises. (Hebrews 8:6)
2006-12-02 01:17:48 · answer #3 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is God's covenant with the line of David, and although the overall dynasties would be blessed, the warning was also there for the ones that rejected God. Sounds free-will, interesting verse for a Calvinist to read. Would like to hear some of their opinions on it.
2006-12-02 01:18:32 · answer #4 · answered by ccrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHAT EZEKIEL SAID
Eze.14:20 Though Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither son nor daughter; they shall but deliver their own souls by their righteousness.
2006-12-02 02:11:06 · answer #5 · answered by jeni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just explains why I react allergically to Bible, church, etc. I am being asked to SERVE and DEVOTE with no obvious RETURN. A merciful god would also not reject me for not believing in him. It is not MY fault that he makes himself invisible. He should know his creation better than to expect people to blindly believe in something and act upon it despite no proof. He made us more intelligent than that. IF it was true...
2006-12-02 00:56:08 · answer #6 · answered by Julia S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I like it all but that "reject you forever" part, because I believe that God never gives up on people and will always take them back in love.
2006-12-02 00:53:11 · answer #7 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a dad scaring his son into believing the same stuff he does. Not much has changed.
2006-12-02 00:53:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like god is acting a bit spoiled. I'll love you only if you love me back.
True love is concerned with the welfare of the recipient without thought of payback or reward.
But, what do I know ...
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2006-12-02 00:53:54 · answer #9 · answered by Alan 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As my name is not Solomon, it really means very little to me.
2006-12-02 00:54:49 · answer #10 · answered by whtknt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋