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21 | Why was God fearfull of man's knowledge? | Gen 11:7 | Zsuzsi | 120147 | ||
Hi Marty J, I think you are asking two very important questions! I believe with 'US' God refers to Himself as the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost. 'US' from God's mouth first appears in the Bible at the creation of men, Genesis 1:26 - men were created in THEIR own likeness, having dominion over all things on earth. The second time it appears is in Genesis 3:22, when He states that men 'have become like one of US, knowing the difference between good and evil.' The third time is the verse you are referring to. Notice that the usage is always connected to 'godly knowledge'; first it was given to men, then it was abused, and finally some of it was taken away. As for your second question, I do not think God was 'fearful' as such, He simply confused their language because of their pride (look at the people's reason for building - verse 4). God showed them that He was yet more powerful! Genesis 3:22 states that people were given the possibility of knowing all things ('have become like one of US'), so if God had not prevented it, we would have been able to know too much by co-operating easily with each other. (By 'too much' I mean 'enough to forget God' - notice the wording, 'nothing they PLAN TO DO', not 'nothing' in general; i.e. people would have known enough to satisfy themselves to the point where they feel no need for God.) It was actually good for us, people, that we weren't allowed to know everything at once, because this way we still have a chance of seeking God, if anything, for knowledge! (Proverbs 2:5-6: Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.) Just look at what is happening today.. The more we are able to communicate with each other, the more we know, and the more we know, the more proud we become of things we never created, omitting the importance of our Creator! But the Bible tells that God had a different plan for us: He would first humiliate us for our sin and pride (including confusing our language and scattering us all over the globe), but then He would have mercy and put right all the things we put wrong, 'for He longs to be gracious to us' (Isaiah 30:18), which He did in Jesus. And then we will be able to have 'safe' knowledge again: He would gather the ones He once scattered (Jeremiah 31:10), and He would enable us again to understand each other (as in Acts 2). But then we would use our language to glorify Him rather than to blaspheme. That is when Jesus' prayer, that eventually we may all be one with THEM, even as THEY are one (John 17:11, 21-23), will be fulfilled. I actually think we should thank God that He stopped us at Babel, for only this way are we able to receive His kingdom as children, and not with eyes waxed with knowledge (Matthew 13:14-16)! ...for He hides His truth from the wise and learned, and reveals it to babes. (Matthew 11:25) |
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22 | why did God confuse thier language. | Gen 11:7 | Zsuzsi | 119879 | ||
Because people became proud and thought they could build a tower way up to heaven. Read Genesis 11:1-9 and I believe you will understand. God bless you, Zsuzsi |
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23 | scripture reference-Temptation | Bible general Archive 2 | Zsuzsi | 119876 | ||
I suggest that you read James 1 together with Psalm 119 from the beginning to the end. I know they are long chapters but trust me, it's worth it... May God bless you and give you wisdom and strength, Zsuzsi |
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24 | prayer to St. MIchael | Bible general Archive 2 | Zsuzsi | 119872 | ||
Praying to saints is a popular Roman Catholic devotion; but it is not Bible-based, i.e. it does not say anywhere in the Bible that a prayer to St. Michael repeated daily will gain any indulgence at all. According to the Roman Catholic Church, "An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punishment for sin the guilt of which is already forgiven, which a properly disposed member of the Christian faithful obtains under certain and definite conditions. It is granted by the Church which, as the minister of redemption, authoritatively dispenses and applies the treasury of the merits of Christ and the Saints." I.e. The Catholic Church believes that souls will suffer in Purgatory for their forgiven sins, for non-forgiven ones they will get to hell. By indulgence the punishment is eliminated partially or completely. Besides, there is no direct Biblical evidence for the existence of Purgatory either. So the answer to your question is, shortly: it means that if you repeat a prayer to St. Michael from now on until the end of your life, you will not suffer in Purgatory for sins equivalent to 3 years in your life. But, as I said, neither this, nor the existence of Purgatory is stated anywhere in the Bible; the Roman Catholic Church claims to know them by Revelation. God bless you, Zsuzsi |
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25 | God will bless those who thank Him | Bible general Archive 2 | Zsuzsi | 119868 | ||
Dear Dorisjoann, I do not think the Pauline Epistles mention that exact promise anywhere. There are a few similar verses, however, see for example: Exodus 20:24: (...) Wherever I cause my name to be honored, I will come to you and bless you. But: Malachi 2:2: If you do not listen, and if you do not set your heart to honor my name," says the LORD Almighty, "I will send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings. (...) See also Jeremiah 30:19, that is a promise for the future: From them will come songs of thanksgiving and the sound of rejoicing. (...) I will bring them honor, and they will not be disdained. Otherwise, I believe the Bible teaches that thanksgiving should be honest and it is only honest if we do it out of pure love, and not because we want to be blessed for it or because we are afraid what would happen if we didn't give thanks. See, for example, Psalm 107:1: Give thanks to the LORD , for he is good; his love endures forever. Notice that it doesn't say, "..because He will bless you!" Also, read Luke 17; Jesus first explains that we should not expect rewards for our duty, then lets us know that it is actually our duty to give thanks. Hope this helps. God bless you, Zsuzsi |
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