how can any THING / PERSON be so Perfect, if they just sit back and let all this suffering in the world, even though they have the power to change it? how is that "Perfect"
2007-02-24 06:44:07 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, to begin with, although God is perfect, we aren't. Because our ancestors sinned, the earth has been under a curse. This curse will not go away. We call this the Fall of Mankind.
Suffering occurs when people continue in sin. Murders occur because of sin. Wars occur because of sin. You question how God deals with humanity because of sin.
But God has provided a way out. He sent His Son Jesus Christ to pay your penalty (and mine) for our sin. But to make the transaction complete, you must receive the gift, exchanging your sinfulness for His righteousness. He will also create a new heaven and earth, later on.
In the meantime, I would be careful with how you attack God. Otherwise, he might just show you how He can change things in your life. As it is written: "On the contrary, who are you-mere man that you are-to talk back to God? Can an object that was molded say to the one who molded it, "Why did you make me like this?" (Romans 9:20)
2007-02-24 07:05:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
http://skepticsannotatedbible.com/contra/perfectlaw.html
Psalm 18:30
As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
Psalm 19:7
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Hebrews 8:6-7
But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.
2007-02-28 03:59:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is your sin that makes you suffer.
This world is a place for sinners.
Just keep on sinning.
It also is a place for suffering, some more than others.
That is your judgment.
That is the way you see it.
That is the way you understand it.
God has two wills.
The permissive will. The perfect will.
I don't claim myself to be perfect. Or have all the answers, I just keep asking.
People have been asking your question from the beginning.
Philosophers have been trying to answer that question from time immemorial.
If you get the real answer let me know.
2007-02-24 06:55:27 · answer #3 · answered by chris p 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
God is perfect and He created man perfect. He does have and uses the power to bring good from any suffering in this life.
2007-02-24 06:49:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
First and foremost, I am a highly religious person and I believe God is the Higher Being and He is perfect in any way. I'm not trying to criticize your belief and I believe that everyone is entitled to his or her opinions, but God will never let his people suffer in anyway.
2007-02-24 06:53:54 · answer #5 · answered by Crystal Marie 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
God is perfect, as He cannot sin, nor can make a mistake.
why does suffering happen? because even God has laws He has to follow.
Rule 1: a spirit cannot change society without proper channels. a spirit needs a body to work through and/or human consent without hinderances.
*God needs people in order to get things done, as this is our world (but God's planet), so His Holy Spirit resides within His people. God doesn't take Satan's approach: crushing a person's will and completely manipulating them through threats and demon possession. God order's His people's steps and makes them aware of consequences.
Rule 2: a spirit is not to leave the domain associated with that Spirit.
*God doesn't personally work outside of His Kingdom (that's our job as ambassadors), and Satan doesn't work outside of his kingdom (he can't be completely moral)
Rule 3: spiritual death and life do not mix
*because sin brings about spiritual death (ends good relationships, separates), life needs to replace it. So if God wants to end all the suffering, all the sin needs to be driven out in the area (by people, through Jesus Christ).
2007-02-24 07:01:17 · answer #6 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Christian belief is that humans have a sin nature because of what Adam and Eve did in the Garden (whether the story is history or simply a symbolic telling is not really the point, just go with it). Before Adam and Eve disobeyed God, they were also perfect. And God gave them one command: don't eat from that tree, because if you do, you will have the knowledge of good and evil. When they disobeyed God, they were essentially saying, "God, you're fine and all, but I really do want to know what good and evil is. Not that I don't trust you, I just gotta find out for myself."
So now... we all know what good and evil is. And we ARE finding out for ourselves. God is all-powerful, yes, but we on earth try to take that power from him. We are arrogant and foolish, and God basically says, "You think you can do better? Okay, prove it. Here is good and evil, and you will have to choose every day, every second, to do good instead of evil. Let's see how you do."
Obviously, we don't do a very good job.
God is perfect because he is God, and that doesn't exactly relate to the fact that he lets us figure things out on our own. This is why Christians have faith in God: because he is the source of good, not evil-- and since we have no choice but to take up the challenge God gave us ("You want to know good and evil? Let's see how you do"), we try to always seek God's will because he is perfect and good.
The choice between good and evil is here for us daily, and now *we* have the power to change suffering into something good. This is because God will not foresake us on this earth, and so he gives us that ability, especially when we trust in him. Also, because we are created in God's image, he gives us the desire to make good things happen. We asked for responsibility, and freedom from God in our decision-making, and that is what he gives us. But again, he will not foresake us. He is there to give us strength and wisdom when we ask him.
2007-02-24 07:04:02 · answer #7 · answered by Emily D 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
God is perfect, The reason why the world is not perfect is due to lack of faith in God and Jesus Christ, Also you have to remember that Earth is not heaven. We are only here for a short time before embracing death and moving on to heaven where we will spend enternity
2007-02-24 06:49:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
How is it not? God is allowing us to experience the fruits of our sins, which is curses and death. But fortunately he has allowed us to be saved in Jesus Christ and after this world, we wont have to worry about the sufferings of this world. Justice does not negate perfection. We are getting what we deserve but God does NOT deserve your criticism.
2007-02-24 06:52:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The word Perfect is subjective to interpretation. So God in the minds of humanity.
2007-02-24 06:52:29 · answer #10 · answered by MoPleasure4U 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋