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1 | Destiny of created beings | Is 14:12 | Finder | 186203 | ||
I have a question that I tried to ignore for a long time, but now I can't seem to think of any other thing. I am stuck with this one. I don't know how to present it very well but I will try. The best way I can think of formulating this question is asking them to you as if you were in the position of God Himself. Obviously you are not God. But I am not good with words and it seems the clearest way I can formulate this question. And I divided it by parts because I wouldn't be able to state the whole question in a single paragraph. 1 - If you had a son, would you present an opportunity for him to betray you, so that you could know what is in his heart, or you would just be concerned in providing to him convenient opportunities to strengthen his relationship with you? (God put the prohibited fruit in the Garden of Eden). 2 - Worse now. Would you allow a complete evil being like Satan, to go to this Garden and deceive your son? (Although here, Eve was deceived, not Adam). But nonetheless, offer the opportunity for him to be corrupted, and a stranger, and an enemy? Would you offer such a terrifying opportunity to your son? 3 - Would you allow Satan to be loose, tempting other angels and ruling the world, knowing that he came to steal, kill and destroy for as long as the world would last? 3 b - What right did Satan acquire to be allowed to exercise such freedom and power to proliferate evil, offence, destruction and oppression? 4 - Would you allow Satan to come to your presence? What would you owe Satan, to let him be in your presence trying to offend you and destroy your creation? 5 - Would you create beings that came from the loins of Adam that would have no option but to be naturally your enemies, born in corruption, and dead in their sinful nature? 5 b - Is it "sympathetic" for any human being to be born with no other chance but that of being sinful, evil, from sinful parents, in a sinful and cursed world, ruled by an evil being like Satan, not having any idea about what Adam experienced in the Garden of Eden? 5 c - Would it be just a question of mere DNA that human beings would be forced to be born in this fallen and miserable condition without having, each one of them, the first chance to choose from God or the fruit of the tree of Good and Evil in the Garden as Adam had? 5 d - Couldn't human beings be born as independent individuals, like angels, and have the opportunity to make their individual choices to follow God or not, instead of being forced to be born already dead spiritually, to live in a cursed world? Thank you for your attention. Finder |
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2 | Destiny of created beings | Is 14:12 | stjohn | 186235 | ||
Hello Finder, Well, sounds as if you could have saved yourself some time and come right out with it. Your questions seem to be: ( Just who does "God" think he is? ) ( Why doesn't he do things my way?-! ) Well my friend, may I say, God has a plan to bring His own to Him, those who would come to Him willingly, not like some kind of robots. And if I may, I'd like to ask you something. Just who do you to think you are? Do you have a better plan then "God" has? And may I say, I think your way would stink. I wouldn't want a son who was created to love me automatically, If God had wanted that, He could have stopped His creation after making the dog. Now I don't know, but If I had it in mind to have a son, that would love me on command, I'd be sure to name him Spot, or Rover, or something like that. Do you see my point my friend? I hope that you do, and I hope that you find in God's Word the answers you are looking for. Jesus is a wonderful saviour my friend. Why don't you try to just trust Him? I can promise you; He will not let you down. And next time, take your Questions to God, I am sure, He will be more patient with you then we are, at least for now that is. Someday you will stand before Him in Judgment; and, "He" will be asking the questions. God bless. John |
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3 | Destiny of created beings | Is 14:12 | Finder | 186285 | ||
Dear John, I marvel at your kindness and frankness..... But the impressions you got from my questions that you included in the upper two parenthesis don't have anything to do with the pain in my soul that leads me to look for this answer. But I had not thought, neither can not guarantee that "my way" (which has not been understood by my questions) would stink or not... But "my way" is not the point. Keep enjoying your peace! It sounds beautiful! I will remember your comments. Thank you, Finder |
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4 | Destiny of created beings | Is 14:12 | stjohn | 186303 | ||
Dear Brother Finder, Thanks for responding in such a respectful way, to what I might consider a frank, but maybe not so kind answer to your questions. It seemed as though you didn't like the way God was doing things. Maybe not, Well, may I say that I have had the same kind of questions myself, maybe yours are coming from a different angle, but I have had similar questions, and maybe even anguished over them a little. But, perhaps not to the extent that you are. I am sorry for the pain that your in. But my friend, may I say, that as long as you are so troubled by these things, that you are not going to be of much service to God. May I ask, are you grateful for your salvation? If you are then dwell on this, dwell on the Cross my brother. Don't let satin get in the way of the sweet fellowship you can truly have with Jesus. My brother, you are the one that is allowing this to happen, not God. This is a true statement, God doesn't go anywhere, if you don't feel God's presence in your life, then go to Him, He is waiting for you, to return to Him. I pray that you can find the peace that I have found, but brother, It comes with a price. If I were you my friend I would take Doc's advice and study God's word. and, I know this sounds easy, and I know sometimes it's not, but brother, you need to knock it off, and get down to the business of serving your God, and don't let satin, or anyone else get in the way. And, I have spent a good deal of time on my face my friend, I'm not boasting in it, just letting you know, sometimes, thats what it takes to get through some of the tough times. May God give you peace my brother. God bless. John |
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5 | Destiny of created beings | Is 14:12 | Finder | 186321 | ||
Hi John, When I got home last night, I read your message and lost the rest of energy that was left... Didn't even answer the message and went to sleep. The point here is - Don't get worried about me. If you get worried about me, I will get worried about you because you are worried about me, and this kind of thing is not gonna help us get ANYWHERE... But I look a quick look at how the picture looked like at the site here, and I noticed that you were having fun trying to jump a all with a rope with blazing fire in your back, or something... So I lightened up myself too... I think I will be able to answer your questions better in the future. Right now I need to check the material from Doc, I don't know if one day I will come to terms with that, but I never thought that I would have to learn theology to exercise my faith... But my mind is LOADED with questions and it is unavoidable to work on them. We talk, Finder |
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6 | Destiny of created beings | Is 14:12 | stjohn | 186348 | ||
Thanks Finder! Great to hear that you are deciding to study! 2 Tim 3:16 "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;" And don't worry about me being worried about you, I'm not really worried, just concerned for a brother. Interestingly the word we use for worry, is from the german, and the root is a word that means to choke, and man it'll really choke the life out of ya, if we let it. I really just wanted to let you know that you are not the lone ranger, I think many have questions like yours, It may be healthy for some to question, it tends to draw you to the Word, and Jesus didn't condemn Thomas for questioning. Here is another verse that helps me. Rom 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Oh; and I was not talking about 'me' swinging on that rope, my days os swinging are long gone my brother. :-) peace to you my friend, I pray that you are greatly blessed in your studies. God bless. John |
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