Originally posted by @bigdoggproblemI see Flaming Cheeks of Embarrassment has climbed back on his horse.
The outcome of 1 Chron. 21 has always seemed overly harsh to me. God killed 70,000 innocent people because ... wait for it ... their leader arrogantly wished to know how many fighting men he had!
Does this outcome seem utterly ridiculous to anyone else?
Good for you!
Nice!
Originally posted by @bigdoggproblemDisobedience to the word of God and to His commandments. its a grave matter which Christians have sidelined. They do not pay it any mind and they will likewise pay.
The outcome of 1 Chron. 21 has always seemed overly harsh to me. God killed 70,000 innocent people because ... wait for it ... their leader arrogantly wished to know how many fighting men he had!
Does this outcome seem utterly ridiculous to anyone else?
David was told not to number Israel but he persisted. From the very beginning God stated pretty clearly. . obey me and we are friends. Disobey me and you will feel my wrath.
Yes it is harsh but those are the rules.
Originally posted by @rajk999Have you heard of the New Testament? It comes right after the Old Testament.
Disobedience to the word of God and to His commandments. its a grave matter which Christians have sidelined. They do not pay it any mind and they will likewise pay.
David was told not to number Israel but he persisted. From the very beginning God stated pretty clearly. . obey me and we are friends. Disobey me and you will feel my wrath.
Yes it is harsh but those are the rules.
Originally posted by @rajk999Why are God's rules harsh? And how do you equate this harshness with his alleged omnibenevolence?
Disobedience to the word of God and to His commandments. its a grave matter which Christians have sidelined. They do not pay it any mind and they will likewise pay.
David was told not to number Israel but he persisted. From the very beginning God stated pretty clearly. . obey me and we are friends. Disobey me and you will feel my wrath.
Yes it is harsh but those are the rules.
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeI cannot answer the 'why'. Omnibenevolence is not in the Bible.
Why are God's rules harsh? And how do you equate this harshness with his alleged omnibenevolence?
God is love is an expression that needs to be placed in the right context.
God has love and compassion for those who he considers his own.
Gods people live within the guidance of his commandments.
These are the ones who will experience his compassion
Those who live contrary to Gods commandments, God hates those.
Originally posted by @rajk999Most believers shy away from admitting this truth. I've had fellow believers rebuke me for making this statement. It's not something I say proudly but it is the truth according to Scripture.
I cannot answer the 'why'. Omnibenevolence is not in the Bible.
Originally posted by @tom-wolseyOkay, so we can cross out omnibenevolence. What about omnipotence?
Most believers shy away from admitting this truth. I've had fellow believers rebuke me for making this statement. It's not something I say proudly but it is the truth according to Scripture.
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeNope. Can't cross that one out.
Okay, so we can cross out omnibenevolence. What about omnipotence?
Originally posted by @tom-wolseyOmnipotence Paradox:
Nope. Can't cross that one out.
"Could God create a stone so heavy that even He could not lift it?"
Originally posted by @tom-wolseyIf it is the truth why not say it proudly.
Most believers shy away from admitting this truth. I've had fellow believers rebuke me for making this statement. It's not something I say proudly but it is the truth according to Scripture.
Are you a men pleaser?
Not a good thing.
Originally posted by @tom-wolseyWhy? I would cross that one out as well.
Nope. Can't cross that one out.
See the paradox posted by GoaD
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeI see you’ve been surfing atheist websites again. Does this false paradox come from the same website as the “talking snake” in Genesis? Please find a better one.
Omnipotence Paradox:
"Could God create a stone so heavy that even He could not lift it?"