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1 | LUCK - Satanic or Divine | Bible general Archive 1 | taby815 | 10588 | ||
Several years ago I heard a good teaching on "A Christian should not use the word Luck". I was taught that Luck is from the name 'Lady Luck' which was the name of a demon. So since that day I have tried to not use the word Luck in my conversations with anyone. I would like to know if any of you in the forum feel the way I do about this and if you have some teachings on this subject. I would like to compile a teaching for my church. | ||||||
2 | LUCK - Satanic or Divine | Bible general Archive 1 | EdB | 10589 | ||
Hi Taby815 Nothing happens by chance especially for a Christian the word says, Psalm 37:23 The steps of a man are established by the Lord, And He delights in his way. Luck has nothing to do with it. I never heard the story about the demon and all and I believe it to be false, nonetheless a Christian shouldn't use the term luck since it simply doesn't exist. I hope this helps Be Blessed and it was real nice hearing from you Ed |
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3 | LUCK - Satanic or Divine | Bible general Archive 1 | taby815 | 10600 | ||
Thanks Ed. I would like to hear from some more of you. Thanks Taby815 |
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4 | LUCK - Satanic or Divine | Bible general Archive 1 | EdB | 10649 | ||
If you have a question ask away I'm sure someone will have answer for it. Be blessed and be a blessing Ed |
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5 | LUCK - Satanic or Divine | Bible general Archive 1 | Hiram Abiff | 10675 | ||
IMHO, it depends on how you view “luck”. If a Christian sees luck as a force that can be manipulated by talismans, charms or behavior, then it is a false god. However, if it is seen as the random chance of something happening to a random person, then it is just acknowledging life’s flow. For example, If I and my neighbor (both Christians) have old worn out cars and I have quite a few breakdowns, and he has very few. Is this a sign that he is more blessed by God than I? Is this some mystical force of luck taking care of him? No, this is just an example of random events of life which neither Christian or non-believer is exempt. If I say “boy I sure have been unlucky with this car”, I am not in any way minimizing the power of God or raising the concept of luck to the level of false god. | ||||||
6 | LUCK - Satanic or Divine | Bible general Archive 1 | EdB | 10691 | ||
I disagree to a Christian nothing happens by chance. That is God’s promise. Many factors come into play in everything that happens but chance is not one of them for a Christians steps are ordered of the Lord. You used the example of you and your neighbor having cars and yours breakdowns more and you ask what does that show. It shows you have a Ford (Fix Or Repair Daily):-) ! Forgive me I just couldn’t pass the chance for some humor. Seriously what does that mean, maybe you didn’t take as good of care, or perform as much maintenance as your neighbor. You may have been slothful, or God wanted you to share Jesus with the mechanic, or auto parts person, or you hadn’t been paying your tithes, or you need a lesson in humility, patience. If I thought for a moment that God wasn’t in control of this world and the things that happen in it, then I won’t think God was Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Omniscient and Sovereign. In fact I would think things were out of control and the humanism might be right. But I know God is in control and all those things are true and the humanism is a lie from the pit of hell. |
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7 | LUCK - Satanic or Divine | Bible general Archive 1 | Hiram Abiff | 10709 | ||
EdB, I could not agree more about Fords. Please give scripture where God promises to control every detail of a Christian’s life no matter how mundane it is. Your view seems to be that machines will last forever if they are maintained. Sorry but that is not so. :) I doubt if very many of us seek God’s will before deciding which fast food restaurant to eat at or which store to buy our clothing at. The small and seemingly unimportant decisions we make millions of times throughout our lives have effects such as who we meet. I believe God does direct our actions at times for His purposes. I also believe He gave us a sentient mind and we are responsible for making logical decisions on many matters without direct divine intervention. If I believed that all of life’s circumstances were God giving me a message I am not sure I could function in society (oh no my pencil lead broke, I must seek God for the meaning). I am offended that you would think I believe that God was not Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Omniscient and Sovereign, and that I am a humanist by reading what I posted. Must be my inability to express my beliefs in writing. |
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8 | LUCK - Satanic or Divine | Bible general Archive 1 | Hiram Abiff | 10711 | ||
Edit to my last note: I am very slightly ticked off (not offended). I have benefited greatly from your past posts and do love you as a brother in Christ. Dear Lockman please consider an edit function. :) |
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