2007-12-06 02:23:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ashleen, I don't think you realize what a contradictory answer that is. So God is in control but not in control?
2007-12-06 02:30:54 · update #1
No. The bible says that God hardened his heart.
2007-12-06 02:26:28 · answer #1 · answered by October 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
You are referring that God promised that He would harden Pharaoh's heart and not allow His people to leave Exodus 4:21. But notice a chapter earlier that Pharaoh's choice is to hold on to Israel and not let go except by compulsion, Exodus 3:19. Early on it was Pharaoh's choice to harden his own heart, Exodus 8:15. God then harden Pharaohs heart later so that God might be glorified to Israel. God was using the choice that Pharaoh already made against him.
2007-12-06 11:04:54 · answer #2 · answered by mlcros 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Up to a point, but then God decided to make an example of him. Like the Bible says, "God will not always strive with man". Remember, God is omnipotent and omniscient. He knows what we will do even before we do, so He knew what Pharaoh's decisions would be. When God finally decides to level judgment, it is too late for you to decide to finally exercise your "free will". Rosh, Meshek, and Tubal will find that out when they attack Israel. It says they will realize it was a mistake and try to turn back, but God will put a hook in their jaw and draw them forward to their destruction.
2007-12-06 10:32:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi, Yes indeed. His pride got the better of him. He challenged God by not acceding to the request of Moses to let God's chosen racde go so God sent the 7 plagues down on Egypt.
Remember we all have free will. This even applies ot those in the spirit world. The angels that serve God exercise their free will to remain with God in Heaven and serve Him, as does Satan who uses his free will to do evil and go against God.
2007-12-06 10:31:30 · answer #4 · answered by Erton 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes he did but didn't want to believe Moses or his God .So every time he went against Moses He hardened his heart against God .Some think he was born to be used by God .But I dont think God would use some one to do evil
2007-12-06 13:40:36 · answer #5 · answered by the only 1 hobo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes I believe he had free will Pharaoh's heart was hardened because of sin after seeing the goodness of God. Just like many atheists today. When they see goodness they mock it and their heart becomes harder. it is the process of grieving the Holy Spirit.
2007-12-06 10:41:27 · answer #6 · answered by Bride of Christ 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No, God changed his mind every time that he wanted to let the Hebrews go i.e. "God hardened his heart". This is similar to many other passages where God starts wars between various nations or controls peoples actions.
2007-12-06 10:28:17 · answer #7 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
we all have free will
but the bible does say that we can be turned over to a reprobate mind.
The bible says that God hardened his heart but it was what he saw God doing that hardened it.
I could argue with you on a subject and you can say i changed your mind but i didn't, you changed it based on what you got from me. SO Pharaoh hardened his heart based on God
2007-12-06 10:36:47 · answer #8 · answered by jesussaves 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
you should read the new testament first.
In them days, is nowhere like today..in them days were days of wild men like buffalo/mustangs/lions..ect..destroy whatever they please. when JESUS died and rose up..the spirit of LOVE truth power had enter the world.
religiousness without LOVE/grace/mercy is dangerous as ISLAM.
the Pharoh was PROUD as a peacock..a son or grandson of a murdering father who DROWN the chosen people of GOD of all not some..but ALL of the baby BOYS.
MOSES was chosen to be saved.and be Israelite SAVIOR.
VENGENCE BELONGS TO GOD.
so don't go picking false with GOD.
for you are chosen to be his son..here in USA.
which is destined to the LIGHTHOUSE for the entire WORLD.
GOD WILL SHALL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN in short
heaven on earth is coming so be a mocker? or be a partof it..is your FREE WILL.
2007-12-06 10:31:57 · answer #9 · answered by blessedrobert 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, God hardened the heart of Pharaoh. The Bible clearly states this. God is the Potter and we are the clay. God can make good pots and bad pots. He is God.
2007-12-06 10:27:10 · answer #10 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Yes, of course he did just like every other human in the world. Remember this, though, God knows what we are going to do before we even think about doing it. He knows the future and the past. He knows what we are going to do in our lives but he gives us the choice to make our own decisions. He does not interfere with our lives unless he has plans with us. He has plans for all of us.
2007-12-06 10:27:41 · answer #11 · answered by Ashleen 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋