and doesn't it show life as meaningless? If everything rides on one belief how does our actions (and therefore our lives) mean anything?
2006-12-04 06:02:27 · 10 answers · asked by Quantrill 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My life has meaning because i am flattered to be a part of this beautiful process/thing called the universe.
2006-12-04 06:12:04 · answer #1 · answered by vanman8u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, if one believes in God, then their actions will be effected. It would not be possible for believers to consistently act in hurtful ways. Read the book of James (Jesus's brother and leader of the Church in Jerusalem). He makes the point that belief and actions cannot be separated. In fact, his strong stance on this issue made his book unpopular among some. Luther opposed the book because of his strong belief of salvation through grace alone and not works. However, James wasn't saying that we are saved by works, but rather, works are a natural consequence to a genuine belief in God.
2006-12-04 14:08:26 · answer #2 · answered by Boilerfan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, this is not a yes or no question. No life is not meaningless. Your everlasting life does ride on your actions because God said so. It's really simple. Believe that Jesus Christ died to save you from your sins. Thank God and ask for forgiveness. Why do you make it harder than it needs to be? Why do you think that serving Our Father makes our life meaningless? It fulfills us. It makes us better people. It causes us to strive to be Christ-like. Then we have accepted God's Love and Grace. God knows we are not worthy but He wants us to be with Him. Accept His Word.
2006-12-04 14:11:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
G-d has a system of perfect justice actually.
Blood must be paid for sins, as the wages of sin is death.
So, you take the sin yourself and face up to G-d (good luck)
or you accept Jesus as the death already paid.
Tough choice
David
2006-12-04 14:05:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not that easy, it is a yes/no question to believe or deny Jesus but you need to sacrifice much more to follow Jesus if not you answer to the original question should be 'NO'
2006-12-04 14:05:44 · answer #5 · answered by John 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You either believe in Jesus the Christ as your Savior, or you don't. It's that simple. If you do, you are saved. If you don't, you may not enjoy the consequences. The choice is still up to you. But remember, Jesus loves you too.
2006-12-04 14:05:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Heaven is reserved for those who have been filled with righteousness and their sins sanctified; hell is a place where you be simply whatever you want. We were created for righteousness, but we have life so that we can either chose to live for righteousness or instead to live for ourselves.
2006-12-04 14:07:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
- Belief and or faith are just as much action words as they are professions.
- Belief must be accompanied by actions, i.e., words must be supported by deeds.
2006-12-04 14:17:47 · answer #8 · answered by righton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats what i always ask. we all make mistakes every moments. what if we got caught off guard? than what?
2006-12-04 14:04:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, it's not just. True justice would have us all end up in hell.
2006-12-04 14:04:38 · answer #10 · answered by sheepinarowboat 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋