HE WILL NOT DRIVE
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
2Timothy {GW] chapter 4
I solemnly call on you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who is
going to judge those who are living and those who are dead. I do this because
Christ Jesus will come to rule the world. Be ready to spread the word whether
or not the time is right. Point out errors, warn people, and encourage them. Be
very patient when you teach. A time will come when people will not listen to
accurate teachings. Instead, they will follow their own desires and surround
themselves with teachers who tell them what they want to hear. People will
refuse to listen to the truth and turn to myths. But you must keep a clear head
in everything. ….
There are untruths
we desire to believe as they are comforting or even permissive. “God always
forgives our sins.” being a list topper. Check this out in God’s Word and you’ll
discover forgiveness is conditional with “as”(Mt.6:12) and “if” (1Jn.1:9)
involved for Christ’s disciples.
Recently I and
others via attractive Facebook graphics were encouraged to “Put God in the
driver’s seat of your life, because anything under His control will never be
out of control.” Indeed desirable vehicle
to travel in . . . but mythical it is.
Investigating God’s
Word we learn that God will not take control of individual lives. This is first
recorded in the Genesis account of Adam and Eve, then seen by human examples
from there thru Revelation; the fact being that free will given by Jehovah God
Almighty, Sovereign Creator, entails our being responsible drivers. God did not control Adam, Eve, or any of us since. God
will not do so even if we claim to desire it to be so in our life.
God however has
graciously provided guidance on traveling in this life. God did so with Adam.
God provided His Word for all since on how to live responsibly pleasing to Him.
(Rom.12:1-32) The Ten Commandments alone, especially the all encompassing 1st
and 2nd (Mt.22:29-40), provide personal management direction for navigating
life from birth to demise. For increased understanding of God’s guidance we
study His Word from Genesis thru Revelation.
We may think it
would be nice if we could mystically make God our responsible party, but it is
not possible due to His nature; His love for all mankind and in particular for His
John 1:12 children.
EBB4
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