2006-12-05 05:23:02 · 44 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because you concentrate on success, not their lord.
2006-12-05 05:25:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 7⤋
We all have trials and expiations to live through in our lives on Earth. It does not necessarily mean that what you believe will allow you to have or not have certain things. Being happy and successful are states of mind. A person with no material wealth can be happy and successful, as well someone with all material things can be depressed.
It is not God who allows us what we have, it is ourselves. If we live good lives, help others whenever possible, and stay away from wrong-doing, developing a clear moral conscience, are we not happy? Happiness comes from the good we do, and the good we are.
2006-12-05 06:46:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what measure of success you have in your mind. Actually i do not believe what you claim you are. Otherwise you would not have the time asking that question on this site. Real successful and happy people are busy helping others to make at least his little world an enjoyable place to live in and does not have the time to ask the believers why are they miserable because he himself would like to believe that success and happiness have to be shared.
Count the numbers of happy people this season and it will tell you a different story.
2006-12-05 05:41:24 · answer #3 · answered by Rallie Florencio C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Satan has U already. If U were to lose lets say ur finances, or what ever made U successful, U probably would seek some kind of help, maybe GOD's help?..See the enemy(Satan) attacks the believer's, because he knows it grieves God's heart when his saints sin, and he doesn't have to worry about U, because ur in his Army. U belong to him. Silver and Gold, i rather have Jesus, than silver & Gold. "For what shall it profit a man,if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul"-Mark 8:36..My friend if U would like to know Jesus, read John 3:16..
2006-12-05 05:33:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Truly God is good to Israel,
to those whose hearts are pure.
But as for me, I came so close to the edge of the cliff!
My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone.
For I envied the proud
when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.
They seem to live such a painless life;
their bodies are so healthy and strong.
They aren't troubled like other people
or plagued with problems like everyone else.
They wear pride like a jeweled necklace,
and their clothing is woven of cruelty.
These fat cats have everything
their hearts could ever wish for!
They scoff and speak only evil;
in their pride they seek to crush others.
They boast against the very heavens,
and their words strut throughout the earth.
And so the people are dismayed and confused,
drinking in all their words.
"Does God realize what is going on?" they ask.
"Is the Most High even aware of what is happening?"
Look at these arrogant people-
enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply.
Was it for nothing that I kept my heart pure
and kept myself from doing wrong?
All I get is trouble all day long;
every morning brings me pain.
If I had really spoken this way,
I would have been a traitor to your people.
So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper.
But what a difficult task it is!
Then one day I went into your sanctuary, O God,
and I thought about the destiny of the wicked.
Truly, you put them on a slippery path
and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction.
In an instant they are destroyed,
swept away by terrors.
Their present life is only a dream
that is gone when they awake.
When you arise, O Lord,
you will make them vanish from this life.
Then I realized how bitter I had become,
how pained I had been by all I had seen.
I was so foolish and ignorant-
I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you.
Yet I still belong to you;
you are holding my right hand.
You will keep on guiding me with your counsel,
leading me to a glorious destiny.
Whom have I in heaven but you?
I desire you more than anything on earth.
My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
but God remains the strength of my heart;
he is mine forever.
But those who desert him will perish,
for you destroy those who abandon you.
But as for me, how good it is to be near God!
I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter,
and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.
Psalm 73
2006-12-05 05:36:40 · answer #5 · answered by Jay Z 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God dose not care about your personal success... get as much as you can...but as the saying goes...you wont be taking it with you.... The believer has sent his ahead and it will be waiting for him when he, or she, get's to heaven..... your fate is still undetermined...but you can bet that none of your worldly goods will be there when you get there.... You can get the same deal as all who come to God..... and it is a whole lot better than the deal you have set yourself up for right now....Heaven is going to be a whole lot better than what you now can look forward to.... so enjoy your worldly pleasurs... they are the only pleasures you will have unless you change paths and accept what God is offering you.... if you have questions concerning the basics of The True Christian Faith you may email me...
2006-12-05 05:33:02 · answer #6 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you call success.
In Gods view you are a child making a castle of sand that will wash away in the next wave.
A believer would be a lot more succesful if he achieves eternal life and gets to walk with Jesus and discuss the misteries of the Universe.
2006-12-05 05:30:25 · answer #7 · answered by veggie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The answer is in the question. God "allows" us to be whoever we want to be. He allows us opportunity, whether it be to follow him or follow your own way. All of us have opportunities every day. Those opportunities lead us to success and happiness. If you are at least thinking of God, his job is being done whether yours is or not. Success doesn't always keep happiness. Keep thinking!
2006-12-05 05:29:21 · answer #8 · answered by matters 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God's greatest gift is free choice. And, yes, that includes freedom not to believe in Him. WIth this gift came the possibility for anyone and everyone to be happy or miserable. Where we are in life are based on our choices and the choices of those around us. On earth, men make their own heaven... or their own hell.
2006-12-05 05:33:46 · answer #9 · answered by joycedomingo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lord works in mysterious ways,,,
What about all of the believers that are happy and the disbelievers who are not?
Each to their own!
Peace!
2006-12-05 05:26:07 · answer #10 · answered by C 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-23 18:19:16 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋