2007-08-11 20:42:02 · 11 answers · asked by africantoes 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why can't he communicate directly with all humans through prophets? Is the use of messengers a bad system? It allows people to choose between ignoring the message or taking it to heart; if God were to speak through the clouds every time he had a problem, then we would all be so thoroughly convinced of his existence that we wouldn't have the choice to reject him.
This is, however, the reason that prophets were given the ability to perform miracles. By performing supernatural acts, they validated the power of the God that gave them the message.
Prophets were all people of high piety and devotion to God; that is why God chose them. Not everybody has the devotion and personal connection to God that these few did.
For an example of this, read about the Nazarite vow in Numbers 6:1-21. Famous Nazarites in the Bible include Samuel and John the Baptist, if you want an example of the type of men who God felt were worthy of being prophets.
2007-08-11 20:57:08 · answer #1 · answered by SDW 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
God doesn't need prophets, religion needs them. If you will study the History of Civilization you'll learn that during biblical times, there were thousands of prophets. Practically one on every corner. All religions select the ones that serve their purpose and discard the rest. They don't want you to know this. Knowledge is the enemy of religion.
2007-08-11 20:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by liberty11235 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is the other way around.
Prophets needs god to spread THEIR message but unfortunately for them more and more people realise god is made up.
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2007-08-11 20:50:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
He does communicate with us all, however not everyone can hear his voice.
The enemy knows how to cover the Truth with lies and deceit so that the weak sheep flee from the Lord.
2007-08-11 20:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because then two things would happen: 1) it would take away the person's choice to obey or not to obey; and 2) it would kill the person.
But don't worry, you will meet him. When you die you will be asked to account for you life to him in person. If you want, there is an attorney available, but you have to prearrange it, and no, he doesn't take cash, cheques, or credit cards, but being his friend helps. His name is Jesus.
2007-08-11 20:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by Bad bus driving wolf 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He does communicate through prophets from Abraham through to Jesus.
2007-08-11 20:46:58 · answer #6 · answered by Desert Sienna 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
You need to get on the mailing list.
2007-08-11 20:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Your question is an innacurate assumption.
2007-08-11 20:48:00 · answer #8 · answered by brad 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
he's only got a dial-up account
2007-08-11 20:51:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
he would if we were all listening but many do not want to know him.
2007-08-11 20:50:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋