God is not a God of control. If He were than there would be no such thing as love. Love is something given freely, something chosen. We are made in God’s loving image exactly because we have freedom of choice: The choice to follow Him or not to follow His direction. If people do not see all that is wrong or right, it is not God’s doing,…
God is not a God of control. If He were than there would be no such thing as love. Love is something given freely, something chosen. We are made in God’s loving image exactly because we have freedom of choice: The choice to follow Him or not to follow His direction. If people do not see all that is wrong or right, it is not God’s doing, but man’s choice to go it his own way. I think we have less chance of doing this when we follow Christ. Absolute truths like the two greatest commandments relate to me, and not just others in everything I do. This blindness you are talking about is self imposed by not seeing the spiritual truths of God. Thus the refrain: “Amazing grace how great thou art, that saves a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found. Was BLIND but now I see.” Choosing to see the world through Christ’s eyes helps us to help ourselves and care truly about others. I follow God as best I can, not because it is imposed, but because I love Him, all His precepts and all that He says He has done for us and will do. Amen.
We are not disagreeing. All I am saying is He has ultimate power over everything. He allows a tornado or hurricane. He allows earthquakes . He allows people to die. He inspires people and helps them to accomplish the good that He desires to come about because He loves us and looks after us. He can help us to overcome these evil people who are trying to control us.
God is not a God of control. If He were than there would be no such thing as love. Love is something given freely, something chosen. We are made in God’s loving image exactly because we have freedom of choice: The choice to follow Him or not to follow His direction. If people do not see all that is wrong or right, it is not God’s doing, but man’s choice to go it his own way. I think we have less chance of doing this when we follow Christ. Absolute truths like the two greatest commandments relate to me, and not just others in everything I do. This blindness you are talking about is self imposed by not seeing the spiritual truths of God. Thus the refrain: “Amazing grace how great thou art, that saves a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found. Was BLIND but now I see.” Choosing to see the world through Christ’s eyes helps us to help ourselves and care truly about others. I follow God as best I can, not because it is imposed, but because I love Him, all His precepts and all that He says He has done for us and will do. Amen.
We are not disagreeing. All I am saying is He has ultimate power over everything. He allows a tornado or hurricane. He allows earthquakes . He allows people to die. He inspires people and helps them to accomplish the good that He desires to come about because He loves us and looks after us. He can help us to overcome these evil people who are trying to control us.
Nicely said