If a parent tells a child something or to do something&the child refused to do it cuase he/she didnt completely understand;the child understands enough to do what he/she was asked,but theres other things the child is curious about;if the child refused to do what he/she was asked would there not be problems between the child&the parent?Just cuase the child wants to know more&the parents not gonna tell the child right then,should the child still ot do what he/she was told?Is that not what God is asking that we be obedien to His word&as we're obedient&faithful He will slowly reveal more to us?
Luke 8:18-Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.
2007-02-15 07:26:48 · 13 answers · asked by Maurice H 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That is correct. He will reveal Himself as we desire to know Him. Line by line, precept by precept. Here a little, there a little.
2007-02-15 07:37:23 · answer #1 · answered by michael m 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please don't preach. And since when do children do everything they're told to do? Do you even have kids? And do you, as a parent, send your children to torture for all eternity for not doing what you said to do?
And worse, would you deny them knowledge just because you don't want them to know it? How does a child learn if you deny them all the experiences that will teach them?
Telling a child not to touch the stove because they'll get burned makes sense intellectually, but the child will still probably touch that stove because it doesn't make sense according to their experience.
Would you then further torture that child for touching the stove anyway?
Would you consider that a good parent? Or would you say something like "See, I told you not to touch the stove. Its a lesson learned." and then give them a hug and let them know you love them anyway because everyone makes mistakes WITHOUT requiring an apology for doing wrong?
Your god is a terrible terrible parent. And if you do the things your god does, then you're a terrible parent too and you should be in jail for the rest of your life for treating your child that way.
2007-02-15 15:38:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You make a good point but it's falling on deaf ears. pray for those who don't know God. If someone is raised to think God is fake, a story, a negative, whatever...it's going to take serious trials for them to reach out to Him.
Comparing this to child raising may not work here, but I see what you mean. I tell my kids why to not do some things, others I say because I said so. At a young age, it's better to stick to short facts. Sex for example. When my very young kids ask about body parts, I don't go into adult details, making sure they understand what every part of their body is for, how it works, how they use it to have kids...etc. etc. I give them the basics and more as they ask more adult questions LATER. (I have had discussions with dh about this. I say Hey hey! Chill, answer honestly and don't go overboard with things that cloud the point. If that makes any sense.
God tells us we are His children. That we don't need to understand everything yet, but if we ask Him He will answer. He will reveal all we need to know when we need to know it. I have asked God questions He waited to answer until I was ready to LISTEN, to really hear or really understand in my life.
The Godless won't get that, but that's not the real sadness here, is it?
2007-02-15 15:37:14 · answer #3 · answered by WriterMom 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Children should absolutely question everything. At the early point in their lives, their minds are being molded to know how to think; would you rather have your child be a slave to anyone who told them to do something on faith(e.g. "Hello little girl, God told me that he wants you to come to my house and take a nap with me; you better have faith in God!"), or prepare themselves for leading a wonderful life in which they understand the world around them?
2007-02-15 15:33:25 · answer #4 · answered by dantes_torment 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd support the child. If god refuses to give me the full picture, then I refuse to believe in him.
2007-02-15 15:32:55 · answer #5 · answered by Ghost Wolf 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Children need to have faith in something, so no harm in introducing them to religion. However, it shouldn't be shoved down their throats, they should be open to exploring their own faith, as well as the faiths of others (or lack thereof).
2007-02-15 15:35:18 · answer #6 · answered by lotusmoon01 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Verily I say unto thee, may the good Lord bless thy ah-soul.
2007-02-15 15:33:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have children?
I do. My children are allowed to question, they can question until they understand. If I am unable to explain something to my children about what I am asking them to do, I will question myself.
Hasn't happened yet.
2007-02-15 15:32:11 · answer #8 · answered by Sara 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I cannot adequately explain to my child why he or she should do something or not do something, perhaps I need to rethink why I think my child should or shouldn't do it.
2007-02-15 15:29:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
what are u trying to prove or say ur question makes no sence man
2007-02-15 15:30:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋