Originally posted by ThinkOfOneFollowing God's ways is a tricky proposition. Not everyone agrees on what those ways are, or which holy books are 'official', or who the real prophets of God are, or....
Thanks for pointing that out. I hadn't noticed.
Without getting anything in return, would you follow God's ways?
Originally posted by BigDoggProblemFor sake of discussion, whatever the individual currently does to get what they want.
Following God's ways is a tricky proposition. Not everyone agrees on what those ways are, or which holy books are 'official', or who the real prophets of God are, or....
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneBeing in limbo rather than hell is nothing. It leaves me pretty much exactly where I am right now (assuming I haven't committed a mortal sin).
I guess I need to be more specific 🙂
You get absolutely NOTHING. Not even a chance to be in limbo rather than hell.
You'd only follow for the sake of following.
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneBy following God's ways!
By the way, would anyone know how to fix the thread title?
Ha-ha. Me so funny.
To answer your titular question (how many opportunities does one ever have to use that word?) the Bible speaks of great rewards here in this life for those who follow God's rules within societies, relationships and etc.
Technically speaking, the eternal reward is not for any effort man puts into the equation; rather that reward is for our non-meritorious faith--- He has done all the work. Therefore, 'following His ways' in the strictest sense would yield results only for life here on earth.
Originally posted by lucifershammerCan I try to make it more explicit?
Being in limbo rather than hell [b]is nothing. It leaves me pretty much exactly where I am right now (assuming I haven't committed a mortal sin).[/b]
I think the original post is intended to mean there is no benefit to you if you do follow 'Gods ways' and no punishment if you don't. So it's not a choice of limbo verses hell, everyone gets the same whatever they do.
I'm not sure that it's a good question but the answers could be interesting.
--- Penguin.
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneIf God agreed with the deliverances of my moral deliberations, then sure I'd follow His ways. If His ways diverged from mine then I'd need to hear his reasons.
No requests granted.
No salvation.
Granted, the vast majority seem to be reluctant to fully embrace Gods ways even with the promise of rewards. I still think it's an interesting question.
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneIt's hard to imagine how this would work for some faiths. Many American christians (protestants) tout the sinner's prayer. The whole point of the prayer is to ask for something they want - salvation.
For sake of discussion, whatever the individual currently does to get what they want.