How does God expect us to be faithful to him when we don't even know he even exists?

Answer 1

Don't worry about it. He knows you exist and He will give you time to test Him out before He expects anything from you. He is as real as your breath and he loves you just the way you are.

Answer 2

For someone who claims to not know about gods, you sure seem to know a number of things. You assert, first of all, that there is only one - otherwise you wouldn't capitalize a noun as if it were a personal pronoun. You also seem to know the gender of this being you don't know about. We'll leave aside (mostly) the question of whether gods even have a gender.

Having said all that, the only way any god could expect you to be faithful without giving you difinitive reasons to be faithful is if that god is completely unreasonable. OBVIOUSLY. If you went to a psychologist and told him you were thinking of tormenting people for eternity because they never did things you never directly told them to do, he'd probably have you committed. It's irrational by just about any standard.

But then, perhaps a god can be irrational. In my theology there is certainly at least one. If there is only one god then certainly whatever that god may say goes, whether it seems like a good idea or not, neh?

Answer 3

There is proof. Evolution does not exist. It has been proven wrong many times, therefor, we did not come from Apes or whatever. Do you know the stories of Noahs Ark?? If so maybe you do not know that the Ark has been found, but no one can get to it because it is on top of a high mountain. What about that story in the Bible about God parting the Sea, they're have been charriots and other things found in the Sea from when God closed it when the enemies tried to pass by. God is all around you. Think about it, how everything comes from something, SOMEONE had to make the earth, SOMEONE had to make the trees, SOMEONE had to make man. That SOMEONE is Jesus. Try reading a kids Bible, It's easy to understand then maybe you'll see. You deserve the chance to go to Heaven, because if you don't go there, theres always that other place, don't go there! I hope this helped && good job on asking such a great question!

Answer 4

Ah, you ask a wonderful question. Indeed, it is difficult to have faith when a person doesn't know. But, there IS a way to know. And once knowing, faith is unnecessary.

You are invited to try this simple spiritual exercise. It has helped people of many different faiths open their hearts more fully to the uplifting presence of God.

To do the exercise, first get comfortable. Close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths. Next, gently put your attention on your inner visual screen, where daydreams and images come to you.

With your eyes closed, sing HU (pronounced like the word hue) as a song of love. There are many ways to experience the love of God. You may notice a feeling of peace, warmth, and comfort. You may also recognize the presence of the Divine through greater spiritual insights into your daily life.

When you sing HU and sit in quiet contemplation, you might also perceive the inner Light and Sound. The Light may appear as brightness or colors on your inner visual screen. The Sound may be musical or the sounds of nature, such as the wind or the ocean. However you experience the presence of God, it is bringing you a broader understanding of the life you lead.

Answer 5

I think evidence that God exists is all around us...but even if you don't believe that, you have to decide whether you'll have faith that he exists, even without proof. I think making that decision - the decision to believe - opens you up more and more to happiness.

Answer 6

God has given you life. Now, you have a choice to be faithful or not?? weight it out good/bad? One way to answer; is before you sin strike a match place your fingers up to the flame that way you'll know what burning in hell for eternially will feel like. You have to live and learn, when in doubt research. One love, message from God.

Answer 7

That's the point of faith. Faith is believing something with no clear evidence for it. Would God reward someone more for believing something they knew was true or for someone to believe in him simply out of love / devotion / faith and be right? To make a leap of faith and deviate from social norm (humans are primarily governed by logic; the idea of God is mostly illogical) or adhere to something out of fear and knowing?

Answer 8

if we knew for sure it wouldn't be fath. it would just be a fact and God would be a monarch..

If God only wanted our obedience, he could show up now and he would get it from neary everyone.

God wants us to be good because we believe voluntarily that its the right thing to do, not just because we think he is watching.

Answer 9

If you've ever been to a church that is spirit-filled when people are praising the Lord and his Spirit begins to move and minister, you can't help knowing he exits. He makes his presence known to all in the house.
If you haven't , please give it a try. Spirit-filled churches are few and far between these days, but if you look, you'll find one. God bless. Have a good day.

Answer 10

I think this same question could be applied to just about anything. How do you really know anything? I like what Dr. Phil says. "There is no truth, only perception."
As for myself, I'd rather believe than not believe.