You see back in collage, i had a fight with a good friend of mine. He didnt keep his promise and i told him that "Our friendship has no value now". While i came back home, my best friend was waiting for me. He inquired about what happened. After listening to my side of story, here is my BEST friend critisizing me that i didnt take into account what the friend i had the fight with was going through. He reminded me about all his relationship and financial problems. Finally, my BEST friend tells me, 'I give you 10/10 in LAW and 0/10 in humanity'
I accpeted what he said and made up with other my friend. I have matured because of friends like these in life. Similarly, our relationship with God is very similar. He is allergic to negativity, any time we approach him, he is firm in critisim. He is supreme and how can we dogde him with our day to day BS. He is true Lover and true Lover always criticizes. My question is "Do we know God or Do we think we know God?"
2007-10-25 04:30:29 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would say we think we know him but are just getting a glimps of the real thing. Not sure most get the real majesity of him.
2007-10-25 04:37:05 · answer #1 · answered by rjm 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am glad to hear you had a wise friend smart enough to tell you to cut your other friends a bit of slack.
Is that God's way? Well no, not from what I have read in the bible, but then God does not seem to have many friends and seems to confuse utter terror with respect.
Whatever though, if believing that God/Jesus tells you to be patient and gentle on your friends then it likely makes you behave as a better person than otherwise. So keep that thought.
Christianity was imposed on Iceland by one King as the religion to replace the others they had.
The reason he chose it was because of the turn the other cheek rule. Up until then the Vikings of Iceland were noted Warriors, Berserkers. Any insult brought instant vengeance, which triggered more vengeance. They were feuding constantly and were actually depopulating themselves.
The Christian demand to tolerate at least two insults and forgive them before reacting saved the population of Iceland from exterminating itself.
If you look up the Prisoners dilemma under game theory you might find the same principle explored.
There is a place for holding grudges, but it has to be a balanced approach. Otherwise it hurts you more than it helps you.
Sorry to run on, Just letting some thoughts out.
2007-10-25 04:54:19 · answer #2 · answered by Y!A-FOOL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people who will stand up and make a difference in people’s lives to save them and bring them to Christ know God. The people who will back down because they’re afraid of what people will think about them do not know God. God is amazing he never makes mistakes and he never will, he will walk by your side forever and ever, he will stick closer than a brother (or in your case a friend) so make your decision today, do you choose to be so into your life on earth that will only last a short time compared to your eternity in heaven, or do you choose to await your eternity in heaven with God the amazing creator of the heavens and earth?
2007-10-25 04:50:47 · answer #3 · answered by Megan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of it like any relationship. You only know God on how you perceive God. That doesn't mean you know him/her at all. You just know what you look at which may be a little or alot.
The one thing to remember is that God watches, he/she don't change the course of anything. That's what makes humans, humans. Choice, the ability to choose any and everything.
Remember though, like in any relationship, trust is important
in believing he/she loves you. Just we can't blame God for anything, he/she didn't do it
2007-10-25 04:39:08 · answer #4 · answered by iRSquires 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should read this verse:
Deuteronomy 8:5 (New International Version)
New International Version (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
5 Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.
God is NOT "allergic to negativity". As a father knows what is best for his child, so too, God knows what is best for HIS children.
2007-10-25 04:36:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You have a lot of separate issues here.
When you talk to God and then LISTEN to him...you will know him; as well as you can; when open your heart up.
Now...I have NO clue as to what you are saying about the disagreement with your friend.
Also...If you went to an American school and this isn't a problem with translation; then I would contact the "collage" that you went to and see about getting a refund.
2007-10-25 04:37:02 · answer #6 · answered by foxinsox 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You sound as if you are learming a "life lesson." People, since the start of time, have treated others with less than a careing personality. You must look into your depest self and find the answer. You will be fine.
2007-10-25 04:37:47 · answer #7 · answered by William S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As the Bible says, His ways are not our ways.
We think we know God, but with a Friend who sees and knows intimately all hearts, God will always know the right thing to say, even if it's not what we want to hear.
I enjoy your questions.
2007-10-25 04:34:30 · answer #8 · answered by tcjstn 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Most think they know God, few KNOW God, once you KNOW God, you life, and everything about it, will never be the same, and that is a very GOOD thing.
2007-10-25 04:40:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are correct saying we think we know God, but in a way we do. the bible gives us all the information we need. we just need to trust God to get us through life. the thing is no matter what happens, he will always love us.
2007-10-25 04:36:38 · answer #10 · answered by Jab 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋