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Originally posted by @eladarNo it doesn't. We can not choose where and when we are born, we have limited freedom. There is no such thing as absolute freedom, we cannot choose the consequences of our choices, God put those in place. The freedom of man is totally compatible with the sovereignty of God because man does not have absolute freedom.
If God is in control how can we have free will. Free will means God has given us his control.
Originally posted by @dj2beckerHow would you know you have free will or if you are just carrying your design?
No it doesn't. We can not choose where and when we are born, we have limited freedom. There is no such thing as absolute freedom, we cannot choose the consequences of our choices, God put those in place. The freedom of man is totally compatible with the sovereignty of God because man does not have absolute freedom.
Originally posted by @eladarAnd musing on if Mary had a choice or did not has been an edifying contemplation in your Christian life how ?
Did God bother asking Mary if she wanted to have Jesus or did God simply force it upon her?
Did God in essence rape Mary by forcing Jesus upon her?
How has Mary's choosing or not choosing advanced your spiritual growth as a believer ?
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Originally posted by @eladarYes, God makes a camel what a camel is for His purpose.
God makes us who we are for his purpose.
The same with a tree, a mountain, a whale, an ant, and a man.
He makes us who we are for His purpose.
Is that how knowing that Mary had or did not have a choice enhanced your life with Jesus ?