what do u think of this explanation? god can be compared to a teacher in this instance. Teachers give tests to thier students. the teachers dont gain anything from giving tests, in fact it is like a burden for them to "create" and grade(judge them) the test. Some people follow what the teachers say and, succeed and do well on the test and succeed in life, while others find more important things (sins) and fail.
Whats the point of teachers giving tests? so they can give the students an opportunity to succeed and be great. Why dont teachers pass everyone? because then there would be no test, no one would try, and noone would be worthy of everything. the teachers want to show cause and effect, and give rewards for following their tests.
Change the word teachers for god, and try understanding my context, it might be a little confusing so read it twice. does this make sense, does this explain to some degree the philosiphy of gods tests?
2007-12-31 12:47:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I believe God allows us to go through some rough times so we can grow closer to Him.....
2007-12-31 13:02:00 · answer #1 · answered by N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the tests are for our benefit, to polish us so we can shine and reflect His glory to others who are going through the same trials. He is refining us to be pure gold, as the gold of Ophir. Heaven's gold is transparent. That means everyone can see right through it - no hidden defects.
If I'm going through something that is very trying and I share this with someone who has gone through the same or worse before me, I'll feel more reassured by their advice than from someone who hasn't a clue what I'm going through.
Can you remember ever going through a very embarrassing moment in your life, one that had such an impact on you that you never made that same mistake twice? That's what you call 'learning the hard way'. If we are so stiffnecked as the Israelites of old, that seems to be the only way we learn. But it doesn't have to be that way, if we decide to be obedient right here, right now.
And there's another reason for this, I believe. Maybe God is trying not only to draw us to Him, but to each other. That's the mission He gave to His disciples and to us today. Afterall, we will be together for eternity so we better learn how to get along now, during adversity or we might not even make it to heaven, will we? Love thy neighbour as thyself if you truly love God.
2008-01-01 13:08:37 · answer #2 · answered by superpest_99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If, probably the biggest be conscious in the English language, God is merely testing us and what you advise is genuine, then we could besides throw away our bibles and do merely what we please. If, on the different hand what you advise isn't genuine, and we do merely what we please fairly than what God instructions, people who do would be sure for the lake of hearth. It sounds to me which you're no longer prepared to make a dedication to God. My propose is unfastened, so which you recognize what it is nicely worth. i propose which you settle on actual quickly. i'm no longer saying the worldwide will lead to 2012, stable action picture BTW, it could desire to end the following day, or 2011, or 2015 or each time, yet, I do have faith we are in the final of the final days and don't have time to take a position or argue to any extent further. The time to be sure on is now.
2016-10-03 00:10:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Quran God said how come you said you believe in Me without giving you tests to proof it?
2007-12-31 13:28:03 · answer #4 · answered by singularity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.Yes, why does God gives us test?
He is omin-present, He knows all, He knows the answers I will give before I give them.
So, for a God to give "test" is idiotic
2007-12-31 12:56:09 · answer #5 · answered by Gyspy Soul 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've always said that God's tests were a way to see who would fail and who would succeed. It's the only way to test the strength of mankind and therefore to see who is the most fitting to pass through His gates.
2007-12-31 12:54:17 · answer #6 · answered by Tammy_Suto 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
To make us stronger in believing that He was there and will be there with us ALL THE TIME, ANYWHERE!!
2007-12-31 12:54:07 · answer #7 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Pure and simple: tests grow your faith. You can either see where you went wrong or can claim a victory because you were obedient. Years of passing tests develops an unshaking faith in the God Jehovah as He continually proves Himself to you individually.
2007-12-31 12:53:45 · answer #8 · answered by Joyful Noise 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
So we can learn how much we need Him.
2007-12-31 12:53:01 · answer #9 · answered by Nels 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
why does your history or math teachers give you test?
to learn
2007-12-31 12:51:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋