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1 | Why did God tell Abraham to kill his son | Gen 22:2 | bibleman12 | 214909 | ||
Hi Steve, I do not know what the test was. But I do know this God told Abraham to sacrifice his son as a burnt offering. That would lead to his son's death of course. Thus his son would die. In SC we would say Abraham killed his son. So what I am trying to find out is: How could God require of Abraham to kill his son by the act of human sacrifice which would be an evil act - when in James 1 Scripture tells us that God does not temp with evil. Nobody seems to have the answer. If you could help I would appreciate it. |
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2 | Why did God tell Abraham to kill his son | Gen 22:2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 214935 | ||
bibleman, We do know God cannot be tempted with evil nor does He tempt anyone (James 1:13). This is clear teaching in the scriptures. This verse alone should teach you that your heart and mind are in conflict with what the word is teaching you regarding Abraham and Isaac if you view it as an act of evil. Genesis 22:1 (NASB) Now it came about after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am." Hebrews 11:17-19 (NASB) 11:17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was offering up his only begotten son; 11:18 it was he to whom it was said, "IN ISAAC YOUR DESCENDANTS SHALL BE CALLED." 11:19 He considered that God is able to raise people even from the dead, from which he also received him back as a type. Clearly, God tested Abraham! He did not tempt him with evil as you see it. If you cannot reconcile the difference you will continue to stumble over it. The test was Abraham's obedience... Genesis 22:12 (NASB) He said, "Do not stretch out your hand against the lad, and do nothing to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me." And something to keep in mind. God was not surprised by what Abraham did. Abraham was the one being tested and it was Abraham who proved to God that he would be obedient even if it meant sacrificing his son. God then reminded Abraham of His promise/blessing because of his obedience. The test was not so God could find out what Abraham would do! The test was so that Abraham would find out what he would do. It was to strengthen Abraham's faith. Steve |
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3 | Why did God tell Abraham to kill his son | Gen 22:2 | bibleman12 | 214946 | ||
Hi Steve, Above you said: "We do know God cannot be tempted with evil nor does He tempt anyone (James 1:13). This is clear teaching in the scriptures." I agree. But based on that agreement then you seem to be saying that it is NOT evil to kill your son and offer him to the Lord as a sacrifice. That is very hard fro me to accept. |
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