.. isnt the bible and Gods word the same thing? warning of things that are bad for a person physically and spiritually even though a person may not understand exactly what the commandment is for at the time ... i saw a kid throwing a fit today in a store because the mother told him he couldnt have candy and it just seemed thats the same attitude the world has towards what God has told us we can or cannot do ..
2007-10-24 17:23:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I believe in good morality and well being, i don't believe in using lies to have people make good choices.
2007-10-24 17:27:22 · answer #1 · answered by Emily 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't agree with this analogy. (See Edit at bottom, oops)
What reasons could I have for not getting my child candy, and what are the motives. And notice these are all valid reasons even for the same person, different day/time.
A) Candy is bad for their teeth (I have whats best for the child in mind, your example)
B) Child was misbehaving, doesn't get candy (teaching child a lesson)
C) Don't want to deal with a child on a sugar high at home, maybe it is late at night (My interest are being served here)
D) I don't have enough money for the candy at this time (No motive, just can't do it)
So since any of these can be true, it does not work well with what the laws of God, unless you can find somewhere that God said it is not ok to do "whatever" at this time, but not at these times. And the reason behind those times are all totally different.
Edit: Ok, I am totally back peddling on this one. In fact what I just outlined does happen with God. If you think about it, Sex fights in pretty nicely in my outline. Think about them all, you will have fun. So anyway, good analogy, lol.
2007-10-24 17:38:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To answer your first question, yes the bible and God's word are the same thing.
For the next part, do not get confused. God gave us strict commandments. These commandments are to be understood so that we may follow them.
One commandment is to "honor your mother and father", this is the commandment that should have been followed by the child wanting the candy. The mother tells the child, "NO, you cannot have the candy." -But here's the problem, the parent didn't reinforce their authority. Of course, there is a correlation between what we do or don't do as kids.
As adults, the commandments we follow can lead to positive outcomes, and if we do not follow can lead to all sorts of negative outcomes.
2007-10-24 17:52:42 · answer #3 · answered by †Evonne† 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a Christian but I must tell you that analogy does not wash.
I'm also a mother and I see nothing wrong with giving kids candy. Actually , I have low blood sugar so I get to eat candy a lot.
Nonbelievers would feel the same way about "candy". They would not see anything wrong with it.
As far as that kid, I always said, The squeaking wheel gets the grease.
2007-10-24 17:30:47 · answer #4 · answered by Prof Fruitcake 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are absolutely right. People want what they want, and they want it right now. They can't see the long run of it all, because they act like children. Man/women can not see what is best in the future for them. They can't phantom the wisdom of God. God sees beyond our scope of things, and Gods time is not our time either. People should not be so quick to judge God, as a child will tell his mother he hates her for not buying that candy, even tho deep down he really doesn't. So it is with people.
2007-10-24 17:32:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What's the old saying about taking candy away from a baby? LOL
Seriously,I agree with you,Dawn and from the perspective of the one who is under authority...even we Christians often act as this child,when God says,no.
It's difficult at times to trust in any higher authority's best interest in our behalf, (including God) when we are so focused and intent on reaching for the candy. What tastes good in the present,often comes with a hidden price tag to be paid in the future.
I think the key is,trust and obedience to authority once a relationship has been proven and established....
2007-10-24 17:38:19 · answer #6 · answered by bonsai bobby 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Restricting a child from having candy as a result of bad behavior is an example of Negative Punishment. Its a simple psychology technique used to discontinue an unfavorable behavior. God has nothing to do with it.
2007-10-24 17:29:07 · answer #7 · answered by Steinson 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-07 13:35:56 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how they act, some kids start acting up when they have to much sugar. I would rather eat it and act up.
2007-10-24 21:25:11 · answer #9 · answered by inteleyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are the same thing. God knows whats best whether we agree or not. Trust Him.
2007-10-24 17:31:10 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋