if i dont follow gods teaching i am essentially screwed? i went into this tonight not seeking to offend or start any arguments, but the majority of answers i have gotten say something to the effect that god is right and i cant question a word he says. now, some of the stuff in the bible scares the **** out of most people, god fearing or no...and its stuff that i know has scared people AWAY from god. is a god that scares people this badly really something i want to believe in?
2007-03-26 17:56:27 · 1 answers · asked by Ashley M 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Actually it is good for you to ask questions because you want to make sure that what you are learning is the truth. Besides, Jesus said in "Keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you." (Matthew 7:7)
Even faithful, God-fearing people questioned Jehovah (Psalm 83:18). For example: the prophet Habakkuk asked God,"Why do you make me witness wrongdoing? And why do you tolerate oppression? Why are destruction and violence before me? And why do quarreling and conflict abound?" (Habakkuk 1:3)
Now, did Jehovah God scold the faithful prophet Habakkuk for asking such questions? No. Instead, God included Habakkuk’s sincere words in the inspired Bible record. God also helped him to get a clearer understanding of matters and to gain greater faith.
2014-03-04 18:41:55 · answer #1 · answered by Krystal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋