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NASB | Matthew 4:7 Jesus said to him, "On the other hand, it is written, 'YOU SHALL NOT PUT THE LORD YOUR GOD TO THE TEST.'" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 4:7 Jesus said to him, "On the other hand, it is written and forever remains written, 'YOU SHALL NOT TEST THE LORD YOUR GOD.'" [Deut 6:16] |
Bible Question: My sister-in-law believes because God told her he will not let her get a serious disease or injury that she can take extraordinary risks. I have tried to explain to her that she still has to use her brain to avoid putting herself in certain circumstances. She really thinks that if she steps in front of a speeding car she'll be fine. She believes if she is around someone with say TB she won't get it. I cannot reason with her unless I can give her scripture showing that God has given us the ability to make wise decisions and that we can't just put ourselves in harm's way on purpose. Please help! |
Bible Answer: Sometimes people need to get counseling for thoughts like this. Encourage her to get counseling and be sure to tell someone what she has said. Ask the Lord for wisdom in this situation. May God Bless you and Merry Christmas. James 1:1-6 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad: Greetings.Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance and let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be complete, lacking in nothing. But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach and it will be given to him but he must ask in faith without doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. |