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MrEMann · 51-55, M
I realize this is likely just a silly post, but just in case...
Do you realize "The Devil" was God's favorite angel? That means he is not that demonic creature he's made out to be. How can he have once been God's favorite, and want plague and pestilence? He is more like us than you know. He just wants things his way and disagrees with God... just as we do! What's wrong with holding on to anger for someone who's harmed us, when our Father encourages forgiveness? What's wrong with desiring my neighbor's wife? Her husband don't love her anyway? It's more like that!
And God does not create cancer or cause any level of pain or suffering. He does not interfere with anything on this earth, positive or negative. He does not test us or put us through anything for any reason. Everything is left to chance in this life. He does not cure disease or provide opportunity through prayer. What He does do is give those strength to endure who seek Him. He lifts hearts and changes things from the inside, so we can hopefully change things outside of us.
Joke all you want. I get it. I have one hell of a sense of humor, and often a sick one. I'm even ok with jokes involving God. I'm not saying I have all the answers or do everthing right, but I know what I said to be true.
Do you realize "The Devil" was God's favorite angel? That means he is not that demonic creature he's made out to be. How can he have once been God's favorite, and want plague and pestilence? He is more like us than you know. He just wants things his way and disagrees with God... just as we do! What's wrong with holding on to anger for someone who's harmed us, when our Father encourages forgiveness? What's wrong with desiring my neighbor's wife? Her husband don't love her anyway? It's more like that!
And God does not create cancer or cause any level of pain or suffering. He does not interfere with anything on this earth, positive or negative. He does not test us or put us through anything for any reason. Everything is left to chance in this life. He does not cure disease or provide opportunity through prayer. What He does do is give those strength to endure who seek Him. He lifts hearts and changes things from the inside, so we can hopefully change things outside of us.
Joke all you want. I get it. I have one hell of a sense of humor, and often a sick one. I'm even ok with jokes involving God. I'm not saying I have all the answers or do everthing right, but I know what I said to be true.