Was this verse put in the Bible because the writers were afraid that people might doubt what they say and try to ask for specific miracles?
2007-05-23 09:55:55 · 15 answers · asked by Graciela, RIRS 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Atticus, read Matthew 4: 7-11.
2007-05-23 10:51:26 · update #1
It reminds me of the wizard of OZ.
Even though you can't test God, you can still test true believers - according to the Bible, there are signs of true believers:
Mk.16:17-18 "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover."
Lk.10:19 "Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you."
I think putting believers to the test is more fun.
2007-05-23 10:04:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a great way to keep the illiterates down.
I don't think that the verse was put in because the writers were afraid the people might doubt what they say. I think it was put in as a response to people doubting what they say.
Remember that the Bible spans several centuries. It has been amended and redacted so often that you can't even recognize the original. That's why it can't be the word of a perfect god.
Along the way, I'm sure the church leaders did get sick of people asking questions, and someone somewhere came up with the great idea of, "God doesn't like it when you question his ways." Bam. It's the philosophical equivalent of, "I told you so; now go to your room."
It's interesting if you compare it to a con man. A con man gets his con across by asserting certain assumptions and directing you away from the truth. Funny how the Bible resembles this.
2007-05-23 09:58:56 · answer #2 · answered by Rev Kev 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
We see numerous examples in the Old Testament concerning the Israelites testing God. (Numbers 14:22, Exodus 17:2, etc.) Note that such examples are responses by the people to trust God in the midst of their needs. It is one thing to say that we should not test God regarding God’s faithfulness to humanity. This is something quite different than saying we do not question God’s timing or choice in how God’s faithfulness is given to us.
Faith is a response to what God says God will do. Testing God in the way scripture tells us not to, means we take our trust away from God because we do not see God’s promises coming in the way we want them.
As far as asking God for specific miracles, this is another matter entirely. Scripture never tells us not to ask God for great things, but likewise it never tells us we will get everything we ask for.
2007-05-23 10:48:29 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
somewhat. the ten commandments insists that GOD is the only god, and which you mustn't worship the different being. in case you do, your in fact a bad guy or woman. The commandments insist on finished loyalty to GOD.The commandments only ssound like a solid thank you to get you to stay dependable. the government is an identical way, they ask that babies recite the pledge of ALLEGIANCE familiar to maintain finished loyalty. So in case you have confidence the commandments, do you have confidence the government?
2016-10-13 05:59:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give scripture back up for what you are referring to if you want a scriptural answer instead of responses by people who have nothing better to do than playtime on their computer. In Malachi 3 verse 10 the Lord Himself tells us to test Him with our tithes. I have and He is faithful.
2007-05-23 10:08:43 · answer #5 · answered by HeVn Bd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually Jacob wrestled with God and God rewarded Jacob for testing Him. Where does it even say not to test God? I want proof here
2007-05-23 10:02:30 · answer #6 · answered by Atticus Finch 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you have completely missed the point. Testing God is a sign of arrogance and God wants us to be humble and have a contrite heart. It has nothing to do with doubting.
2007-05-23 10:00:55 · answer #7 · answered by rico3151 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i guess a sceptic would point that out, and its a fair point. although there are other examples in the bible where people have tested God - done things in the hope he wouldnt notice, or whatever - and have all failed miserably. oops
2007-05-23 10:19:24 · answer #8 · answered by clairelouise 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. This verse was put in the bible in order for us not to presume on God to get us out of situations that we may foolishly put ourselves in, because of our own poor or sinful choice, and expect Him to bail us out.
2007-05-23 10:01:36 · answer #9 · answered by Esther 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is convenient. It's part of the brainwashing technique. You "cannot" test God because if you do, you will start finding holes in the existence of God and question the faith altogether.
2007-05-23 10:01:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋