The many temptations, tests, and trials that seem to be from GOD are the topic, today. Also, there is more on fear and GOD. A writer using the ID “Mathan” posted the following comment at “Yahoo! Answers India” (Level 1 with 155 points, a member since 16 November 2007):
I believe in god and I know that I'm here for a test. But my question is why I'm continuously tested?
THE BATTLE AXE: Fear & GOD? (12/30/2013)—(4.) The process of GOD for salvation in the earth is one of divine love, rather than one of removing resistance by use of overwhelming force. The products of threats and violence are bitterness, bruises, injuries, resentment, and scars, never affection, commitment, faithfulness or understanding. Like repentance, fear of the Lord and right knowledge of divine person come by revelation, and are the work of the Holy Spirit. Balanced and complemented by holy boldness, love, mercy, and truth, the wrath of GOD against sin is not the cause, or source for fear of the Lord. Fear of the Lord is associated with wisdom. Curiously, it is self-awareness as finite and separate from GOD that establishes created beings and living creatures in genuine personal relationship with the Creator, carrying us beyond the status of objects and things. Godly fear that continues right reverence is therefore one of the highest benefits from the ministry of the Risen Lord. See Job 28: 28, Psalms 111: 1-10, Proverbs 1: 7, Isaiah 11: 1-5 and Isaiah 33: 5-6, King James Version.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. Do not err, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. (James 1: 12-17, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: The Head Not The Tail? (10/21/2013); Stronger Tests for the Strong? (10/22/2013); Sacrificial Relationships? (10/23/2013); On Testing GOD (06/20/2013); GOD Grants License? (06/21/2013); Origin of Baptism (06/22/2013); Saved in Childbearing? (10/31/2012)
“Mathan”, here are a few points to consider that are based on Bible teachings that go a long way to make things clear for many Christian believers:
(1.) Existence for created beings and living creatures is not “a test” from our Creator intended to show the Almighty how much we know, or what actions we are capable of. Life experience is a process of change and movement where there are many preset patterns for flow and fulfillment; and many of the challenges, difficulties, and problems encountered are in the nature of discovery, “growing pains”, and transition.
(2.) At Creation, GOD breathed into mankind divine substance that established such features as awareness, existence, person, presence, and self-will. The original spirit content of mankind has been altered by operations of a nonmaterial, non-spiritual influence we call “sin”. Sin appears as a “byproduct” of separation from GOD, and may be known as an “object” of focus; however, sin has no measurable dimensions, and is not something a person may hold in their hand, or slip into their pocket. Nonetheless, sin has direction, effect, and presence.
(3.) Sin has not been created by GOD; and opposes the continued existence of divine law, of the Divine Law Giver, and of all things created throughout the universe of GOD. Having no spirit content or form from GOD, sin in the living cannot be eliminated without upheaval of all divine order. A broad array of sacred provisions are now in place to counteract and outweigh sin that include atonement, death, forgiveness, incarnation (GOD appearing in flesh), judgment, rebirth, resurrection, and sanctification.
There is far more to be said, properly shared, and spiritually understood. (For example, (4.) In making things and preparing them for use (let’s say a sword) it is necessary to test (some say, “try”) them in order to discover hidden and unseen flaws. More than this, testing is used to establish their permanent strength. The tests provided mankind by life upon the earth do serve to clarify to us our human and spirit needs; and our life tests further give form to our personal relationship with GOD. However, because sin may dominate awareness and self-will in all created beings and living creatures, sin cannot be immediately recognized as contrary to our own existence. Through the ministries of Jesus Christ, fresh endowments of divine will are received by believers that equip the living to resist, and overcome sin by a new lifestyle that includes sacred practices.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Grow in grace.
Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. (Psalms 100: 3, KJV)
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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