It just seems as though he favors and protects evil people. I am just so beaten tired of serving him... of being left behind... ignored by him... all he wants to do is give me more lessons... "homework"... "educational experiences"... trauma... meanwhile the people who don't serve him sail gently right on with no problems in their lives... want to keep serving, but at a loss, don't know what to do... (I am Jewish but will accept Christian, Muslim and new age answers)
2006-12-06 13:45:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You have something against him,haven't you?
2006-12-06 13:48:47 · answer #1 · answered by chilling_1ce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, God doesn't play favorites, he loves us all the same. Sometimes, the ones who just sail threw life, aren't really living for God, because the devils not coming against them with anything. It sounds like God is preparing your for something great, You cant say you have faith, if your faith has never been tested! That's what faith is just repent from any anger you have towards him, and pray that he will give you strength for the trials and tribulations that lay ahead..if you remain faithful, he could really use you for something he has planned for you, I have gone threw very long trials and felt so far away from God that I thought he had forgotten about me, but then I realized he was just testing my faith. Don't give up, it would just be letting Satan win! If you are not born again, Ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins and be the lord of your life!
2006-12-06 21:54:34 · answer #2 · answered by Lanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religious Leaders (Religious Empires) have defined God and Sin in such a way that if you follow them, thinking that you are following God's advice, you will be easy prey for Satan.
Some people, after being duped by Religious Empires decide that God and Satan do not exist. Well, God and Satan as described by Religious Empires do not exist.
However, when we are not distracted, we know in our heart that that there is more to life than meaninglessness and then death.
Proof: At some time in our lives, we crave to believe in a protective God; one who will help us, and, hopefully, ever so hopefully, allow us to escape the "D" word; help us escape the consequences of death, and go to Heaven.
Now, try God's real message for two weeks, and then let me know your results.
And, just what is God's real message?
Harmony is harmony. (Harmony is its own reward)
Disharmony is the only sin against God.
(Religious Empires would never tell you this. Why? Because you don't have to go to church to learn this simple message.)
PS: The butterfly story is another way of saying God want's you to fully develop by being beaten down and going through trauma's of disgusting experiences. Does any good parent want any of his children to be beaten down and disgusted with life? of course not.
2006-12-06 22:01:30 · answer #3 · answered by MrsOcultyThomas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he does, but he may seem like it. For a while, it really may seem like you're alone, but your not and it will not always be that way forever. Think about the color purple or memoriors of giesha... the bad sitituations with the main characters lasted years. Better yet the movie Life, they served all that time and went through all of that for so many years. Finally, they were free. It will all come to pass my dear and your reward is worth the wait!
2006-12-06 21:55:20 · answer #4 · answered by rosepassions 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God does not play fav's. He loves each and everyone of us the same. U go through trials and hard times 2 learn a lesson. U need 2 sit back and think of what u learned from it all. Have u ever read a book from Sylvia Browne? They're worth checking out. She makes alot of great points.
2006-12-07 09:34:00 · answer #5 · answered by sissy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please read Psalm 73. Your are not the first person to be discouraged like this.
Jesus loves you. He wants to have a personal relationship with you and to teach you the answer to your question. He really is the answer, because no one on the planet can really serve God the way we should. Only Christ living in us can bring us true victory.
Read the story of Joseph. This is a picture of Jesus. Jesus is that stone uncut by hands in Daniel. He is the picture of when Abraham was going to obey God and sacrifice his son, Isaac. He is like that serpent that Moses raised up in the wilderness.
Hope in God! Trust in him. He will raise you up and show you his salvation. Be patient and obedient. You will see the end of the wickedness and know that because you trusted in God he delivered you.
Believe the Gospel. It is true.
2006-12-06 23:23:27 · answer #6 · answered by adrian b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it seems that way. One explanation I got was the devil doesn't bother with the nonbelievers cause he has them where he wants them, he wants to keep them so he doesn't rock their boat. If he does they might look to God. It is no doubt a rough road to walk but when you get tired you need to tell God you are tired and need to be refreshed, He knows we get worn down. You are never ever ignored by God nor will He ever leave your side. Remember too He never gives us more than we can handle. Have a real heart to heart talk with Him.
2006-12-06 21:59:19 · answer #7 · answered by Brianne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just seems that he is on the side of the evil people.God is testing you just like he is testing me.The really good people of heart dont need to be rewarde with an easy run of things.God favors evil people because in actuality he is just letting them skate by while challenging you and I to better ourselves.In our world today it seems that there is no reward for being good.That is because there is not.Being good is what we are supposed to do and dont expect any praise or rewards for it .at least not in this life.It is just like at most peoples jobs.Or good versus bad news.How many times do you get praised at your job for just doing your job???More often than not you are chastised for not doing your job.The rewards for doing the right thing are more often than not found in your own heart.God knows this.This makes you a much stronger person than the one who just skates through life.Skating through life does not deserve any praise.Nor does doing the right thing because that is what is expected of us.Dont you see???By not giving you any rewards for doing the right thing,God is testing you.I have the same feelings.I have felt for the longest time that people who cheat ,lie ,and steal seem to have it easier.And you know what ???They do.At least in this life.You need to accept the fact and have a lot of faith that in the next lif ewith God you may not be rewarded.Because that is what is expected from us!!!!I have gone through this over the last two years.I had my best friend kill himself,then I had another close friend die,then another close friend,my best friend in the animal world,my cat Sammy died a slow horrible painful death due to cancer.My wifes grandmother and her cousin both passsed away,a really good friend of mines daughter(she was only 20)died in a horrible car wreck,my uncle has leukemia,my mother has alzheimers to the point where she wont know me by next christmas.I have yelled and screamed at God.I called him a piece of crap,yet I am still here.Do you know why???Because he has some crazy purpose in mind for me.Just like he has for you.That is why he has kept you and me around.Because he knows we are strong enough to look beyond the earthly gains in life and consider the possibility of the next life.AND THAT IS CALLED FAITH MY FRIEND GOD BLESS!!!
2006-12-06 22:15:41 · answer #8 · answered by Mr Bellows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian, please believe me, God does not favor or protect the evil people.
There is a verse in the New Testament that I love (I know you may not follow the New Testament, but I want to share it anyway - 2 Corithians 12:8-9 8Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." )
Jesus said that it would not be easy for us. Jesus never said because you follow me you will never have stumbling stones in life. Just the opposite, he told us we would. The evil people may seem like they get the easy life and protection, but remember, ETERNITY is forever, never ending. All will live eternity, it is just a matter of WHERE you will live it. There are only two choices, Heaven or Hell. View life on earth as a testing place or training station for eternity in Heaven, or if you abuse your time on earth, for Hell. The things on earth that people have will not be needed in Heaven, so they are not important. All your homework and lessons are preparations for your entry into Heaven. You will be humble, loving, pure and clean and forever wanting for nothing in Heaven. There will be eternity of happiness, no pain, no poor, love of one another, and never wanting for anything in Heaven because of our Lord. In hell there will be eternal suffering, pain, sadness, separation from God. misery, and literal burning, for ETERNITY. They can not bring there earthly things with them and they will be nothing.
On another note, you are Jewish .... you are one of God's chosen people, God Bless you greatly! Are you traditional or messianic? Maybe God wants you to acknowlege something or maybe he is preparing you for something really special. End days are near. If you are not Messianic, then the coming of the Messiah approaches for you, if you are Messianic, the 2nd coming. Either way you are viewing it, the Jewish people hold a special place in God's plan. Israel and the Jewish people ARE the Apple of God's eye! Please, Please ask God to search your heart and show you what he wants you to do, then really really listen, he will answer you! May God Bless you and teach you and lead you! May God Bless Israel!
2006-12-06 22:08:15 · answer #9 · answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he doesn't favor evil people. the higher you climb, the greater the fall.
they have their ends coming. be patient, darling.
He has not foresaken you. And don't serve him because it's your duty. Spread compassion because you WANT to. Because you love Him.
He will come. God bless!
2006-12-06 21:51:48 · answer #10 · answered by Neha S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im reminded of the story of the man and the butterfly. the man saw a butterfly struggling to get out of a cocoon, so he cut the cocoon and the butterfly got out. but the butterfly never flew, the struggle to get out of the cocoon was natures way of strengthening that butterflies wings.
although it may seem that god is favoring evildoers etc etc etc, if they never struggle, they never get stronger. and they never fly
2006-12-06 21:51:05 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋