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To: Hebrews 11:6

It only makes sense. If God gives us understanding (light) on something, and we do not act on it - we are saying back to Him either “I don’t believe You.” or, “I am unwilling to apply that truth to my life.”

Like a child refusing to eat his supper, a parent will not then provide dessert. Or say, “Oh, then what would you like to eat? I’ll fix you whatever you want....” When God gives light/understanding, it is because He knows we need to see something we have not seen before, to know something we have not known before. He knows what we need. If we reject that, why would he give more?

Oswald Chambers astutely pointed out how new light wholly depends on our acting on what light He has already given us.

On the other hand, his infinite mercy and grace NEVER cease to pursue us - unless we harden our hearts against Him.


36 posted on 11/10/2015 11:15:00 AM PST by Arlis ( A "Sacred Cow" Tipping Christian)
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To: Arlis

Again, aptly put. It is obvious from your posts that you explicitly understand, though you cannot begin to fathom, that all of us woefully underestimate God in every way. Hence, you describe His overwhelming wisdom and love in guiding us, and you discuss us marveling at Him eternally. It’s a pleasure to read you.


38 posted on 11/10/2015 1:48:25 PM PST by Hebrews 11:6 (Do you REALLY believe that (1) God IS, and (2) God IS GOOD?)
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