Why didn't God create us in his own image, a being without sin?

Question

Why did he create us with the ability to lie, cheat, decieve, lie, kill, hate, etc. Why did he allow his creations the ability to go against his will. Why did make adam and eve so different than him? I don't understand why he Made Adam and Eve. And make them with the ability to commit sin. If God would have made us in his own image then it would have been impossible for Adam and Eve to commit sin. But he didn't. Why did God create us so imperfect? Or did he truely create us in his own image which means God can also lie and decieve. So God Created us Imperfect or as his own image. Which is it. If he created us imperfect which we are then that is cruel. If he created us like him then why is he so mad that we sin, because we are like him imperfect. Why create a imperfect being expecting them to be better than you. That is cruel. For a God to create a being saying be perfect or you will burn for ever, when in fact he can't even be perfect to me is crazy.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

It's only fair of me to first state that I don't presently believe in God. I will never try to claim that there is no God, I just don't know what I believe right now.

That being said, I will answer hypothetically. First of all, we don't know what God was or is like. There are many species in the universe...millions upon millions upon millions of various beings. People are too quick in assuming, in my opinion, that God is/was human. Could he be? Sure. But we don't know that. If I were asked, I would argue that God was/is not human, and is therefore not going to experience the same human emotions that we do.

Secondly, perfection is, in my opinion, entirely perspective. The reason no one is perfect is because no one can agree upon what defines perfect. It's not that perfection is rare, it's that it's undefined. So I wouldn't even define God as perfect...it's too abstract. Putting that aside, we learn from sins. Very often, our sins our best teachers. A world without any sin would be, though peaceful, dull. On so many levels, sin helps build who we are...it serves as an obstacle, a teacher, a guide, a warning, etc. Take a moment to think: would you be the person you are today if sin was nonexistent?

Matters such as these will be debated to no end...all we can do is infer our own opinions - and that is mine. Hope it helps =) Happy holidays!

Answer 3

Adam and Eve were created in God's image (Genesis 1:26-27). They were perfect in every way and without sin. They used their free will to believe Satan's lie instead of God's truth. No longer would mankind be made in God's image. The proof is in Genesis 5:3 where Adam says his son Seth was made in his (fallen) image. Everyone since that time has been born in Adam's image as well. But we are not born sinners. We are simply born with the propensity to sin. But sin doesn't manifest itself until we reach a level of maturity to understand what sin is and its consequences. Romans 7:9 reads, “Once I was alive apart from law; but when the commandment came, sin sprang to life and I died.” Since Paul was obviously still physically alive when he wrote that, he had to have been talking about his spiritual death.  The phrase “the commandment came” means he had reached the age where he became accountable under the law.  Before that time he was not accountable and had eternal life.  As soon as he became accountable his sins became a death warrant. God doesn’t hold children accountable for their sins until they become old enough to under stand the sin/salvation issue.  Before that time it’s as if they haven’t sinned.  This is part of what Jesus meant when He said we have to become like little children to enter God’s Kingdom (Matt. 18:3), in other words not accountable for our sins.

Answer 4

I don't think he wants robots that love him because they must, but wants them to worship him because they love him.

Our creator "loved the world so much that he gave his only Begotten son in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life".( John 3:16).

Being that we are in his image does not meat that he's like us in that we lie. Infact it is impossible for him to tell a lie
(Heb 6:18)
(Numbers 23:19)

We at times may find ourselvs in danger of being overcome by sin if we let our guard down. Even Jesus’ apostles were battling this. (Romans 7:24,25) God is not in such danger, he has on occasion even sworn oaths by his own holiness, for nothing could be more trustworthy. (Amos 4:2)

I do agree with you it would be cruel if God said to an imperfect being that he created to be perfect or you will die. But there is relief knowing he does not demmand perfection. Every man sins (1 kings 8:46)

He is aware of our limitations. "He himself well knows the formation of us, remembering that we are dust", says (psalm 103:14). He lovingly assures us that when we seek his mercy with a contrite heart, he will extend forgivness. Psalm 51:17 says: " The sacrifices to God are a broken spirit; a heart broken and crushed, O God, you will not despise".

I hope this helped.

Answer 5

God created Man to know what is good and evil. but he gave us the free will to choose so we could understand the differences. If God created us with the capability to commit no sin then we would just be mindless drones that did everything that God wanted without thinking. He wants us to learn and grow. to do that we need to experience life that 's all the opposites, good and bad, happy and sad, pleasure and pain. That way we can become more like him.

Answer 6

He did, mankind sinned by doing what God said not to do.He created us to have a free will.The tempter knew this and he beguiled Eve with lies and she did what she had been forbidden not to do.Adam on the other hand saw that Eve had ate of this forbidden fruit and he did likewise.She was tricked ,but Adam wasn`t.God created us for his pleasure.He wants us to love him.That love he wants us give him willingly,not because we have to.Your not going to truly burn forever.Hell will be cast into the pit of fire and the Devil and his Angels and all those who didn`t serve him and they will burn up,this is the second death.Forever means you will never be again.

Answer 7

God never said "be perfect or you will burn forever". That is why he sent Jesus, who was perfect and was the only acceptable sacrifice for our sins. Those who are willing to accept that Christ died for their sins and confess him as Lord will not burn. Read the first four books of the New Testament, but first read the link below. And don't try to psychoanalyze God. His ways are higher than our ways, and his thoughts higher than our thoughts. Do you think a rabbit can understand nuclear physics?

Answer 8

Because the Law says there is only One God.

And if there is only One God there can only be One perfect being.

And that means everything and anything else has to be a creature...holding the law true...the creature HAVE to be imperfect.

Answer 9

He did make mankind perfect and without sin.

He also gave him a free will, just like He has.

Man chose to sin, and for anyone who thinks this whole mess is Adam and Eve's fault, they need to ask themselves if they've done any better.

Answer 10

God could have created us to all be robots. God could remove all wrong choices from the face of the earth. God could set every Bar, Pub and club on fire this very minute. God could blowup every XXXX video store on the face of the earth. He could destroy every tobacco field and every bear factory right this minute. But, God does not want us to be robots. God wants us to choose him.

The scene in the garden of Eden was the very first time humans got to choose between God and Satan. They chose Satan and at that moment, Satan became the prince of this world. We all belong to Satan unless we choose God. If Adam and Eve had chosen God over Satan then we would all automatically belong to God and would have to choose Satan in order to belong to him. But, as it is, Adam and Eve chose Satan therefore, we automatically belong to him unless we consciously choose God / Jesus / The Holy Spirit.

Answer 11

what an awesome question!!
God makes us all perfect with the free will to sin. why would God create a bunch of robots. you wouldn't want your kids to be unable to make the choices that would project who they are or aren't as human beings. true you want nothing but the best for your children but you want your children to choose the best path of life on their own. and thats what God chose to do