Why do some of my fellow christians here end a statement of faith & affirmation with this comment: Good Luck, when we don't believe in chance?
2006-12-11 09:54:52 · 16 answers · asked by Steadfast † One 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As Christians we need to eliminate certian words from our vocablary no matter how common. You can't lead someone to Jesus then end it by saying "Good Luck" doesn't work. Please try to refrain from using it especially here!!
2006-12-11 10:06:20 · update #1
I think people get use to saying things and do it without really thinking it out.
I don't need luck, my living God can move mountains. That takes much more than luck!
In His service,
...me...
2006-12-11 09:58:07 · answer #1 · answered by Salvation is a gift, Eph 2:8-9 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Who is 'we'?
What is 'chance'?
How would you end a statement of faith and affirmation?
Amen?
So be it?
Any STATEMENT of faith would really mean 'it is already created'.
How many Christians do you know who pray to an 'outside God' that may or may not answer their prayer with the outcome they desire?
If we pray and believe that our request will always be met with the desired answer, why are we then ready to accept ANY answer.
Aren't we playing 'roulette', in a way, with prayer?
Isn't that also 'taking our chances'?
I think that the issue of faith, if you address it only by the specific words that are 'acceptable' or not, in Christian circles, is not going deep enough.
2006-12-11 10:02:18 · answer #2 · answered by flywho 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always say to my fellow Christians either if God allows or I will pray for you or God will provide.
You're right. There is no such thing as chance in the Bible.
I think "Good Luck" is a very loose term that a lot of people throw out in conversation without even thinking about it.
It's interesting to note that the Bible also commands us to think before we speak.
http://www.handlethetruth.net
2006-12-11 09:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by truth_handler 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
good point but the phrase has really been watered down from its precise meaning over the years. same with "best wishes". "taking a chance", etc.
god bless!!
2006-12-11 10:08:05 · answer #4 · answered by happy pilgrim 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it's just a bad habit.
You're right, there's no such thing as "luck".
May the Lord bless you - : )
2006-12-11 10:29:28 · answer #5 · answered by Hope 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question, I don't know you are absolutely correct we don't believe in luck.
2006-12-11 10:03:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because I do believe in chance. Just because I believe in God doesn't mean I don't accept that God doesn't microcontrol the universe.
Try and realize that.
Good luck!
~ Lib
2006-12-11 11:24:50 · answer #7 · answered by LibChristian 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Good luck finding the answer to that question.
2006-12-11 09:58:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's a customary thing to do. It's not like we are asking for luck from God, or wishing luck unto someone, it's compareable to a person saying Good Bye when you know you are going to see that person again. It just has become part of our american culture.
2006-12-11 09:57:39 · answer #9 · answered by Your hero until you meet Jesus 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I always end w/ Be Blessed. Good question.
2006-12-11 10:05:53 · answer #10 · answered by motherbear 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋