The Living God Calls Every Man, Woman, And Child To Recognise Their Wrong

The Living God Calls Every Man, Woman, And Child To Recognise Their Wrong

God is utterly righteous without having even the tiniest shade of bad in His nature. God is the initiator of love, purity, patience, holiness, honesty and so much more. And that is how He built the world.

Examining Your Faith In God?

God wants us to live according to His character, not just to make things more challenging. He can never be or do anything else. God can only act in ways that are consistent with who He is.
These are the fundamental laws of the universe that will never change.
God of the Bible is responsible for creating everything, even the tiny bits we can't see. Seek the truth in the Bible about this:

I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols. (Isaiah 42:8) because the LORD your God is like a flaming fire; he tolerates no rivals. (Deuteronomy 4:24)
High above all nations is Jehovah, Above the heavens is his honour. (Psalm 113:4)
Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the might: for thou art Lord of all things that are in heaven and upon the earth: before thy face every king and nation is troubled. (1 Chronicles 29:11)
And all the angels stood round about the throne...and they fell down before the throne upon their faces, and adored God, (Revelation 7:11)
"Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you possess understanding!..... (Job 38:4)
Thou knowest it, for thou wast then born, And the number of thy days is great!..... (Job 38:21)
Can you tie the bands of the Pleiades, or release the cords of Orion?..... (Job 38:31)
Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said: Many are the counsels of God; he who reproves God must answer for it. Then Job answered Jehovah, and said, “I have come short to myself. What shall I return to you? I have put my hands on my mouth Once have I spoken, and I will not answer; Yea, twice, but I will proceed no further... Wilt thou even disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be justified? "Or do you have an arm like God, And can you thunder with a voice like His? (Job 40:1-5, 8,9)
Then Job, responding to the Lord, said: I know that thou can do all these things, and that no purpose can be hid from thee. Who is this, hiding counsel without knowledge?' Therefore, I have declared, and understand not, Too wonderful for me, and I know not. 'Hear, now, and I will speak; I will ask You, and You instruct me.' My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You. Therefore I abhor myself, And repent in dust and ashes.” (Job 42:1-6)
"Happy are the poor in spirit; because theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. (Matthew 5:3)

Most people today have only been exposed to the idea of God, they haven't really met Him.
Why do we assume that God owes us answers whenever we're dissatisfied with something? It's normal to wonder why there is so much suffering and injustice in the world. But, it's disrespectful to demand that God explain why He's not doing a good job of managing the world.

Making Something Means It's Yours - That's Just How It Is.

God is the boss of everything, including us, and He just wants what's His. He wants us to show our love for Him by serving Him.
God has complete power over the world, and He can shape it however He wants, even if we struggle to accept it. If you or I made something, we would have the power to set the guidelines. Despite that, God communicates:

'You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today.' (Deuteronomy 6:5-6)

Why God Chose Personal Beings Over Human-Like Robots

If God removed danger, we'd have to give up our free will and become robots just to have an easy life. But that's not what God wanted at all. God wanted beings that could decide to love Him voluntarily.
A creation with a resemblance to God.

Letting people choose for themselves means they could say no to you and that's dangerous.

Giving someone the freedom to decide can lead to them defying your rules, and that's what we did.
There's a problem because we all have faults or do things that are considered sinful according to the Bible. Going against God's nature and holiness through these things is like breaking the laws of the universe that He established and cannot be changed. Our wrongdoing has caused a separation between us and God.

'The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?' (Jeremiah 17:9)
'Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.' (Psalm 19:12)

Here's a yuk analogy to help you see my point. Think about the importance of using a new, sterile swab to clean a deep cut instead of a dirty and unsterilized one. Picture how repulsive it is. Gross, I can't handle it. God cares about even the small things we do wrong, because they can go against his perfect standards.
Don't overlook the impact of small wrongs, like thinking negatively about others, using bad language, not following God, telling small lies, and not being grateful to God, as they all violate God's nature. Some other things that violate God's nature include holding grudges, being too proud, using God's name as a cuss word, not forgiving those who hurt us, not being interested in our Creator, and many more.

All The Bad Stuff You Do Has A Cost, And It Must Be Paid For

Our liabilities to God:
'and forgive us our debts, as we have also forgiven our debtors.' (Matthew 6:12)

God's perfect purity is being broken by all of these things. Do you see it?
These things against God's character is like giving Him a hard kick in the teeth.

Have you ever stolen anything before? The Bible says it's not something that God approves of.
God doesn't want us to be envious of what other people have, as the Bible says. Have you ever wanted something that belonged to your friend?
Respecting our parents is important to God. Have you ever been defiant to your parents by answering back? God prohibits the use of His Name in vain or without due respect. Did you ever use God's Name as a cuss word or without thinking?

God knows everything, including the little things. We saw that ALL the wrongs must be righted. A day will come when we must face the judgment of ALL the bad things. In simpler terms, finding balance with the unchanging principles of the universe. Or as the Bible puts it, to calm God's indignation. It's surprising to hear this because many have been taught that God loves everyone without exception. People have come to believe that God could never be angry with anyone, no matter how much they do wrong. People who lack basic knowledge often argue that God is supposed to love us even if we don't believe in Him.
God's love for the world is real, but we can't forget that He is also holy. It's not something that can happen.
The Bible says it outright, but you may not hear it often. These days, preachers only focus on the good news and not the tough reality.

Our earthly standards, expectations and behaviour cannot be used to understand God, who is eternal.
The Bible tells us about a God who is completely out of this world. Trying to make God follow our rules is pointless and won't lead us anywhere real.

God is not responsible for the suffering and problems in the world, even though some people try to make Him out to be. The things He created were perfect. Adam made a mistake and now we're all paying for it.

The laws of the universe cannot be broken without consequences, and God cannot ignore these actions. The process God put in motion has to come to its natural conclusion.

As written in the Scriptures...

'for all have sinned (done wrongs stuff), and come short of the glory of God,' (Romans 3:23)

Just doing good things and being a good person won't help you escape the consequences of bad thoughts and actions. Only Jesus Christ can redeem you. If all we do in life is be a good person and even if you go to church, that will not save you from hell. We must genuinely apologize to God and seek forgiveness for the things we've done wrong. Once we ask for forgiveness, we must live our lives solely for God.
Again, the Bible teaches us that the result of our bad choices is facing eternal punishment in hell:

'For the wages paid by Sin are death; but God's free gift is the Life of the Ages bestowed upon us in Christ Jesus our Lord.' (Romans 6:23)

No way, being a good person won't save you, you need to ask for forgiveness for your mistakes and devote your life to God.
I'll cover this in more detail later.

How To Receive God's Forgiveness

No worries, God has an answer for all the bad stuff we do that makes it right with His unchanging laws of the universe.
God's plan for redemption was fulfilled through the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This awesome plan was carried out in front of everyone, including us humans, angels, and even Satan. vOnly Jesus could make up for the bad things we've done and the wrong things we've thought. No other method can compensate for our wrongdoings.

"No way, how can God be so harsh? Didn't they say He was a God of love?" You say? Yes, He is a God of love., but, the Bible teaches that God's love and justice are intertwined. It's not a case of one or the other, it's both. vOur understanding of God is limited by our human nature. We should not expect God to follow our rules because it gives us the wrong impression of Him. Your thoughts are never hidden from God, and you can't make Him forget anything.

Apologizing Isn't Enough - Give Your Life to God Too

When you're truly sorry for what you've done wrong, it's common to feel a desire to live a life for God. God expects us to do this exact thing. We decide to make God the highest boss in our lives for the duration. We obey every instruction in the Bible.
The order of things the Bible describes is the right way to go:

'Then he said in the presence of everyone, He who wishes to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross every day and follow me.' (Luke 9:23)

God never said this, ever; 'If you do good deeds and are a good person, you can come to heaven and be with me.'
Here's what the Most High God said about seeking redemption for your sins:

'And to some who relied on themselves as being righteous men, and looked down upon all others, He addressed this parable.
Two men went up to the temple to pray; one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee having stood, prayed these to himself, O God, I return thee thanks that I am not as the rest of men, rapacious, unjust, adulterers, or also as this publican. I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of everything I get.’ And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
I say to you, this one went down declared righteous, to his house, rather than that one: for everyone who is exalting himself will be humbled, and he who is humbling himself will be exalted.”' (Luke 18:9-14)

The man in the story who practiced religion did not commit "bad" sins like arson, but God did not forgive him.
God forgave the tax collector despite his cheating because he repented. Surrendering our lives to God and confessing our faults is a humbling process. Be that as it may, we must be humble and surrender to God to be saved from our mistakes.

According to Jesus Christ:

'Calling a little child forward, he had him stand among them. said, "In solemn truth I tell you that unless you turn and become like little children, you will in no case be admitted into the Kingdom of the Heavens.' (Matthew 18:2-3)

Can You Handle The Consequences Of Your Sins In Hell Forever?

'Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.' (Luke 9:23)

'Taking up your cross every day' means prioritizing God and putting His will above our own.

The Scriptures also remind us that:

'Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God--this is your true and proper worship. (Romans 12:1)

'adore the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready to show with modesty and respect to every one that asks it, what ground there is for the expectations you have.' (1Peter 3:15)

To be pithy:

You admit the extent of your wrongdoing in the presence of God. You sincerely seek forgiveness for your wrongdoing. You submit to Jesus Christ as your boss. This is a lifelong commitment. We strive to live for God every day, in accordance with the Bible. Set aside daily time to read and study the Bible. Praying to God on a daily basis. Pointing others to God. Assisting those who require help. Your life becomes a testimony of your love for God Most High.
We will be taken to the glorious heaven by God our Father, our loving guide.