Bible Question: If men and angels can do evil because they have free will and God can do no evil, does it follow that God does not have free will? |
Bible Answer: Hi Cephas, That's an interesting question, Cephas. Some of my bothers in the forum believe that man's will is free. Appearently, you do too. And I see how your question has caused them some consternation. I hope you're not dishartened by the flack you've recieved. Of course, if you're insincere, you deserve worse. I also think you question highlights the (or a) problem of those who hold to the teaching of human free will. I think it traps them in a contradiction. I think the only way out of this contradiction is to give up the notion of free will. God is the only one who has free will. All other wills are subject to his almighty power and are not free. Now as to the inability of God to do evil: The Bible reveals that God is good. But that goodness must be understood in terms of His sovereignty. It must not be understood in terms of some supposed standard of goodness outside of God to which He must conform. Good is defined by what God does. If He does it, it's good. Therefore, it is impossible for God to do evil. Yours for less heat and more dialogue. Lionstrong |