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1 | Can unbelievers pray to God? | Prov 28:9 | WalkingTalkingBible | 133196 | ||
Yes, God heard Cain's prayer, but this was in a different dispensation (Conscience). He wasn't dealing with man the same way He's dealing with us. The question was "Can unbelievers pray to God (not the prayer of Salvation) and have their prayers answered?" The answer is found in Scripture concerning the dispensation when Salvation is offered - now. There's no excuse (Romans 1:20) for a soul not to accept Salvation. This doesn't mean that God doesn't have compassion for the unbelievers, as He only knows what it takes to win a soul - but they have their choice as to what they want to believe. Although, God is merciful, He is also just. He turned His ear away from His own until they turned from their wicked ways (2 Chronicles 7:14). I'd have to stick with Scripture on this one. "For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil." 1 Peter 3:12 WalkingTalkingBible |
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2 | Can unbelievers pray to God? | Prov 28:9 | Rowdy | 133210 | ||
I would have to say in Cain's situation, he did emphatically believe in God. How could anyone deny such a thing? He held personal, one-on-one conversations with him. And apparently, it looks like Cain had learned his lesson and had decided to change his ways. He may have led a Godly life after receiving his sentence. None of us can possibly know. When a sinner "reaches the bottom" of his addiction to sin, then he has two choices continue his dreary path to Hell or look up to God, repent and pray to God and ask for mercy. I'd like to think God hears such a prayer. BUT God "is not mocked." If he knows in our heart(s) that we really have no intention of changing our sinful ways, the scriptures clearly depict the fact that he won't listen. Once again, this kind of attitude shows a lack of belief. Remember even "the devil believes in God and trembles." Hope this helps. God bless. Rowdy |
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