Love and blessings
2007-03-08 04:38:53 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
God doesn't "need" anything from us. . .all that we are and have already belong to Him. Given that He is the sovereign Lord of the universe, calling Him 'insecure' sounds pretty childish.
But we can thank and praise Him for all the blessings that He has given us. It's our way of showing Him that we love Him and acknowledge all the blessings that He's poured out on us.
Our gratitude is about the only thing that we have that really belongs to us. We can choose to be grateful, or we can be spoiled, selfish brats who never thank our loving Father for all that He's done for us.
2007-03-08 04:47:49 · answer #1 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Fabyoll,
The awesome uncreated Creator of the universe is NOT insecure and He does NOT need constant praising. He, however is worthy of ALL praise and thanksgiving from all people who have ever lived, are living now and will live in the future.
It really is NOT what He needs (our praise) but what we NEED to do (praise Him). Because otherwise it means we are the walking dead.
2007-03-08 13:13:29 · answer #2 · answered by JOYfilled - Romans 8:28 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He doesn't. The act of praising Him is for our benefit as it constantly reminds us of the source of all blessings. Among the greatest gifts God gave us is the ability to be grateful...something used far too little these days.
2007-03-08 12:43:17 · answer #3 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Oh, don't mind me, I'm just going to vaguely voice my agreement and then watch the frenzied mobs thumbs-down my answer in some bizzarre, deluded impression it will cause me to suddenly re-evaluate my entire lack of spirituality.
All these people claiming God doesn't need/want praise are kinda disturbing though. To think the members of a religion, that in many cases tries to force its laws on a secular country, don't even read the text of their own holy book, is a bit disturbing.
2007-03-08 12:42:21 · answer #4 · answered by gomez_leovinus 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, our praising does nothing for God. God does not need it.
~ Eric Putkonen
2007-03-08 12:42:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Praise is simply the natural result of knowing Him.
You cannot help BUT praise Him.
2007-03-08 13:09:21 · answer #6 · answered by Jed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
'GOD' is currently in therapy, and needs all the help IT can get!
Are you already a Realist? - Do you find yourself thinking about reality? Do you think that it's important that what you believe in is actually real? Do you think for yourself rather than just believing what you are told to believe? When you counsel friends on important matters, do you advise them to take reality into consideration? Do you believe the world would be better off if reality were a more important part of society? if you answered YES to these questions you may already be a Realist.
2007-03-08 12:41:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Dead Man - what the heck does any of this have to do with the question?
God needs nothing, by definition.... the praise to him is like forgiveness - its for the giver
2007-03-08 12:45:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
God doesn't have parents. So he was never loved as a child and never had the opportunity to resolve his Oedipus complex. He became neurotic and needy and because he was a bright kid, if a loner, he made himself a universe to play with. But it's not enough that we just sit here and float in space. He wants us to say what a great guy he is and how grateful we are that he created us.
Kids from damaged backgrounds often turn out to torture animals, too.
2007-03-08 12:46:30 · answer #9 · answered by Bad Liberal 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Why do we fall short?
May be this will help.
Are you a good person? What a question, most of us believe that we are good people because we can look around and find someone that is far worse than we are. We can always point to the things that we think make us a good person.
But how good are we really? Dare we take this test and look at ourselves and see if we really are good? Hmmm.
If you are willing try this and see just how good a person you are.
The Good Person Test.
How will you do? Pass or fail?
Have you ever told a lie?
Doesn't matter how big or small, just a lie.
What does that make you? Before answering think about this, if I told you a lie what would you call me? A liar?
Have you ever stolen anything? Cost doesn't matter, a piece of gum, failed to give back an ink pen that you borrowed, anything.
What does that make you?
Jesus said, "You know the saying of old, you shall not commit adultery but I say that if look at someone to lust after them you have committed adultery in your heart.
Have you ever lusted?
Jesus said that hate is equal to murder.
Have you ever hated anyone?
See one day we all are going to stand before a Holy God on Judgment Day and he is going to judge us based on His Holy Law, the Ten Commandments. These are just 4 of them and how did you do? Guilty? I have broken all of these and more, what about you? How well will you do on Judgment Day?
If we break just one point of God's Law we are guilty of breaking all the law and Gods Wrath abides upon us all. Based on God's Law we are all guilty and all are deserving of punishment. But there is an out for us.
Jesus paid the price for each one of us, took on himself God's Wrath so we wouldn't have to face it on our own. Jesus was beaten, battered, bleed and died so we wouldn't have to face God's Wrath. He rose again so that we would life in his presence. Our crimes, His payment.
The real question is where will you stand on Judgment Day. Pay yourself or have it paid for you. Think about it.
2007-03-08 12:41:36 · answer #10 · answered by Dead Man Walking 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋