Why does God keep punishing humans for what the devil/satan makes them do?
2007-01-08 08:50:10 · 19 answers · asked by Sarah 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First of all, Satan does tempt yes, but it is our fault if we choose to sin. We had just as much of a chance to choose right then wrong, don't you think? However from the time of Adam and Eve we have sinned- we are like sheep that have gone their own way. God sent His Son to die the death that we deserve to die. He paid the price we could not pay. With Jesus we are given new life so we can choose not to sin- with Christ we are born in sin and die in our sin.
2007-01-08 08:56:07 · answer #1 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nobody can make us do anything including Satan. We choose to either do bad or good. All the bad things that happen to us is not God punishing us. Everything that happens to us is allowed by God in order for us to grow spiritually and to get closer to him. He wants us to be close to him through his son Jesus so he will allow tragedies if it's the only way for us to realize that we need him. He says that tragedies are guaranteed to happen in this life but we don't have to fear because if we are close to him and are saved we will be at peace and will go to heaven when we die. After death there is no more pain if you believe in Jesus as Savior. There will be more joy, happiness, and fun than anyone can imagine!
2007-01-08 17:15:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He doesn't punish people. Jesus already payed that punishment. The Devil can't make us do anything. He can only tempt us. We have authority over him. (PRAISE GOD).
The Devil is here to kill, steal, and destroy. He just hates us, and hates God. We're not being punished. Punishment is hell, when someone doesn't accept the salvation God gives us.
2007-01-08 16:54:56 · answer #3 · answered by Doug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God doesn't punish anyone-he's all good and all love. And satan doesn't make anyone do anything-it's called free will.
2007-01-08 16:55:03 · answer #4 · answered by kmarie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Devil/Satan doesn't make you do anything.
You choose to do the wrong thing.
Blame others may work will in the PC world but not to G-d.
2007-01-08 16:53:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Devils and satan were blamed for the crusades, poor those guys
2007-01-08 16:53:01 · answer #6 · answered by FAUUFDDaa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well does this devil character actually come out in the open and physically make people do the things that they do i don't think so isn't it about time that people took responsibility for their own actions
2007-01-08 16:56:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do people think that the devil has the power to MAKE us do anything ... when in the same belief they believe God gave us free will
it is time WE took responsibility for our own actions
2007-01-08 16:52:56 · answer #8 · answered by Peace 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God is not punishing us for that we all have choices. You know right from wrong and when you do something that goes against his commandements of course you will suffer for that. Read your bible and ask for understanding plzzzzzzz
2007-01-08 16:54:25 · answer #9 · answered by tlnay025 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satan makes people do what? It is a matter of choice and sin has consequences.
2007-01-08 16:53:15 · answer #10 · answered by I-o-d-tiger 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋