you would save them. Not just tell them not to go into it, you would save them from it no matter what.
So if we are God's children, why doesn't he save us, instead of JUST telling us not to go into it.
Do you understand what I'm saying?
2007-03-07 14:59:49 · 13 answers · asked by Ignorant Guy. 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I see your point. Its a good one indeed. But hear me out. Everything that happens is apart of God's plan for us. There are going to be ALOT of people that wont turn to God after seeing so many things happening around them that wouldnt normaly happen... (Read the revelations book if you havent already.. :D) But.. I dont know.. they way I see it is that.. If you want someone's company.. you wouldnt want them to be forced into being there would you? You would want them to have a good time.. and not just sit there... and wish they werent there.. blah blah blah.. Do you catch my drift? But I dont know.. thats just me. Only God can truly answer your questions.. So ask him. :D Not people online.. esp that. because everyone has a different relationship with God.. and everyone def. has different opinions.... So its not going to do you much good asking other people. ANY questions you have about God need to stay with him.. otherwise....you may not get the right answer you are looking for. :D
But once again -- thats just me.
Besides --- We have been warned plenty of times about this lake of fire.. so.. why would anyone purposely go 'running towards it'
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2007-03-07 15:17:16 · answer #1 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, very good point. We are originally by nature true pure spirit soul, full of knowledge and happiness. But due to the desire to enjoy the material wold, God give us these material bodies so we can have a chance to fulfill our desires. He knows that we are going to suffer and that we are suffering, and He tried to stop us, bu we insisted. He does not interfere with our independent. One reason is that as spirit soul we cannot die. God says: "That which pervades the entire body you should know to be indestructible. No one is able to destroy that imperishable soul." that means our material life is exactly like a dream, the dream did not exist before you go to bed and do not exist after you wake up. In our dream like life we feel of varieties of sense pleasure, feeling sometimes happy and sometimes distressed in our sleeping condition.
IF THE SOUL WOULD BE DESTROYED, GOD CERTAINLY WOULD STOP US TO COME TO THIS MATERIAL WOLD. But is our desire to be here and the proof is that we want to enjoy this wold separated from Him, we don't want to leave it, and then suffer.
2007-03-08 00:10:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's more like this.... (curtains open)
God: "My children, there is a lake of fire that will cause you to die (both physically and spiritually). There is a way to avoid this eternal death, and here is how to avoid it!...."
Children: "You don't know what you're talking about, in fact, I don't believe you even exist."
(Fast-forward to the child's 30th birthday)
God: "My child, the path your on leads to nothing but endless death.."
Child: "I am content with the path I'm on, I don't need what you have to offer.."
(Fast-forward to the child's 90th birthday)
God: "My child, please do not go to the lake of fire. There is another way and I will show it to you.."
Child: "You don't exist, and neither did this Jesus.."
(end scene, curtains close)
... Needless to say... God gives his children an infinite amount of opportunities to turn to Him, but all too many of us either don't believe it or don't think it's worth it, or whatever dumb reason we come up with....
ACCEPTING JESUS CHRIST IS SOOOOOOO WORTH IT!!
2007-03-07 23:10:23 · answer #3 · answered by Miranda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why should he have to physically try and save those who are disobediant? Is it not in the BIble that we are to follow God's word?
If your kid tries to touch the hot stove and you tell them not to, don't you expect them to listen to you when you say it the first time?
2007-03-07 23:09:12 · answer #4 · answered by kskittyks 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, well if God was a human parent, he'd have been reported to Child Protection Services for abuse and neglect...and eventually executed for genocide.
2007-03-07 23:03:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
That's not even on the same level. We were all given brains and some people choose not to use them. You can only be given so many chances....
2007-03-07 23:07:53 · answer #6 · answered by cutesy76 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Maybe he's less of a parents and more like a step-uncle that doesn't really give a damn...
Ohhh I have a new special thingie with my name! : )
And the whole name doesn't show now... : (
2007-03-07 23:07:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. God put the evangelicals on earth to stop you from "running towards a flaming lake of fire".
2007-03-07 23:04:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Yes.
God isn't a very good parent.
2007-03-07 23:04:51 · answer #9 · answered by Samurai Jack 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He sent JESUS. He DID save us.
2007-03-07 23:09:27 · answer #10 · answered by Jennifer D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋