Currently I am trying to dig deeper into some common thoughts that both students and adults have been struggling with.
Does God cause things- both good and bad to happen?
If God causes things to happen then do we really have a choice?
So if God does’nt cause things to happen but allows them to
happen is He really in Control?
What is the purpose of praying if God just allows thing to happen?
These are just some of the things that I am begining to wrestle with. Starting this Sunday the Sr. High Sunday school will dive into these issues. I want to not only think deep but dig deep into the Word of God. When you have questions regarding your faith are you willing to dig deep into the Word of God to find out what it says.
So does God cause things to happen or does He allow them to happen? Do our decisions matter? Does Gods will change based upon our choices?
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I don’t know may people who really settle these issues, they often wills state their present understanding, but in reality, the trials of life often seem to adjust our thinking. I often go to Job for answers here. Job is tested, not by God but by Satan. God allows Satan to do this, God does not do it. This is a distinction that is drawn in the Biblical literature time and time again.
Clearly Job’s responses to the testing do matter, but he is not perfect in his responses to the trials. As a result, God rebukes him. God’s will does not change, but God then also rewards Job’s faithfulness. Yes, God does allow bad things to happen, God does bring good into our lives, all good and perfect gifts come from God. Without a doubt, our actions and decisions do matter, but that does not change what is right, righteous or holy.
Peace,
Kevin
alot of people are confused about god and the things he does. a big example of this is death. why does god give and take away. thats wat some think about. why does this and that have to happen. some even turn away from god because of things that arent going our way. romans 8:28 says that everything works for the good, accorrding to his purpose. cant we accept that. cant we accept that god has it taken care of and the things he does is for his glory? we have the right to choose. for example, for those who are saved and accepted christ as their personal lord and saviour, didnt u have that choose. u chose to accept him into ur heart. see folks, the point im tryin to get across is that we have choices we have to make, and god will guide us through those choices. so keep praying to the lord, keep asking him for gudiance, remeber he is all powerful, he is almighty, and he is with us all. trust in him through all that u do. and this isnt juss for u, this is for me also. i also must accept that everything happens for the lords purpose. and though it may be painful now here on earth, it is much sweeter in heaven. may god be with u all.