Is God trying to Control You????
By bird123
@bird123 (10632)
United States
October 29, 2010 10:49pm CST
If you read holy books which claim to be God's word, God gives rules and commandments that must be followed. If you do not follow these rules, God will burn you in a fiery pit for eternity. Is God trying to control your actions through rules and threats??
Based on these holy books, one must question whether and why God is playing games. If God did not want us to commit evil acts, He could take away all the possibilities for creating evil. That's what heaven is, isn't it?? One must also question the game of it all. Think about it. According to religion and their claim of God's word, we are born to live at most 100 years and if we follow these special rules, we have it made for eternity. Does that really make sense to all of you or is something missing, like WHY???? Does it really add up for all of you?? Are these the actions of a Being with the intellect to create universes?? Not in my book!!
A leopard does not change it's spots. Let's look at God's actions. All the physics of this world and the universe add up completely. You can bet the human factor does as well though much more complex to understand.
Life is the education of God's children. The genius behind it all is that God makes no rules. Be who you must! It's a part of the plan! For every action, there is a reaction. There are consequences. If you are loving and kind, it comes back to you. If you are hateful and mean, that returns as well. We are free to choose our actions. When they return, is when we really learn.
In conclusion, mankind is who wants control. So many have not learned that freedom through diversity creates more than control ever will. It is a lesson that is being learned everyday. So take a few steps back and realize you are well capable of making judgment calls. You are able to stand on your own two feet. Be who you must! It's a part of the plan!! If we do this, we will all learn much more through our interactions than control and sameness could ever achieve.
There is high intelligence behind God's world. Knowledge runs deep. One must look beyond the surface. God isn't trying to control you or play games. God is teaching great wisdom through your free choices along with the interaction of those wonderful people around us all.
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@Anathulia (50)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Oct 10
Well you asked and answered your own question at the same time.
I don't believe that God is controlling our actions. Is he really pulling the strings? If that were the case, then that would make God a murder, rapist, dictator and the like. And I don't think God is like that. Perhaps God is just a spectator, waiting to see what we're going to make of ourselves.
I personally believe that I have to find my own truth, a truth that is not present in any religious texts, which were written so long ago by man and not God; by man whose interpretation of God and his work at that time was limited to his environment. We do have freedom of choice. It's just that we have to be ready to live with the consequences.
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@bird123 (10632)
• United States
30 Oct 10
You are right. It is all about our free choices. They show God and those around us what lessons we still need to learn. If you are on your road to discovery and are seeking truth without following others, you will discover the real truth way before most. Carry on. Keep your eyes open with a wide view. God has truth all around us for those who are able to see. Discovery leads to more doors and more ideas. All the secrets of the universe stare us all in the face. Thanks for all your comments!!
@wadabski (761)
• Philippines
30 Oct 10
I believe in God and no doubt that he exist. This scriptures are man made this has even been revised a couple of times by human hands. There has even so may religions and brotherhoods out there that claims they are the most legit. Humans cannot comprehend God. No one who is alive has the answers to what are his plans because it is beyond human understanding.
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@bird123 (10632)
• United States
30 Oct 10
I agree that God has a very high intellect. That is why so few really understand God. Maybe that's why God speaks to so few. He doesn't want to confuse people more when they don't understand what He is talking about. Religion solves the problem by placing God in a nice little package. Of course we all know that one can not find all the answers living in a box especially one written by mankind. Thanks for all your comments!!
@keep_onwatch (2680)
• India
31 Oct 10
Yes, I agree with you. God isn't trying to control us, its us who decide what to do and what not to. What to follow, and what to reject. Just as a Loving father sets some rules for his child, as to what time he should come home and certain others for the benefit if his own child. So also God has definitely given us the ways in which we should walk, and that is for our own good. He doesn't control us nor does he force them on us. We are at our own free will to observe those or to despise them.
@bird123 (10632)
• United States
31 Oct 10
Regardless of our feelings, consequences will be the great teacher. It shows us what our choices really mean. Rules are written by mankind, however some should be understood as common sense. In time, all God's children will understand. Thanks for all your comments!!
@flaredust (728)
• Indonesia
31 Oct 10
It's just like we're a baby & don't know about how vast world is. We only know how happy to play, don't wanna disturbed by boring thing like eating or taking a bath, so we're crying when our parents push us to do things like that. But when we actually have enough understanding level & knowledge we will know that our parents was right, they "force" us to do that things is for our own good. Just the same, we're now living in this world, when God force us to do things we don't like sometimes appear insatisfaction within our heart. Some people even scream "Why God? Why did you do that thing to me"... there's complicated string around the universe that God's must maintain to have balance. Yes, God could create anything, but God also wanna make it perfect for all things in universe, that's why God created us, created angel, demon, heaven & hell. It's beyond our understanding now, but someday when we have reach the boundaries, we'll understand.
@bird123 (10632)
• United States
31 Oct 10
I agree that God's actions run deeper that what appears on the surface. Understanding takes much more than a quick look or a mere feeling. It's a good thing there are no limits on our lessons. We will all learn in time. Thanks for all your comments!!
I don't believe that God is trying to control any of us. I believe he is trying to guide us. We follow him through our faith and beliefs. it is up to us to accept him.@bird123 (10632)
• United States
31 Oct 10
Yes, God is guiding and teaching us all. God does set the parameters of our lives.The rest is the learning from the consequences of our choices. Faith, believing and accepting God has more to do with religion and what mankind wants. Failure to believe or accept will change nothing. God will love you unconditionally regardless of your choices. Of course,Consequences from your free choices show you what your choices really mean. Having one understand just what their choices mean is an act of love regardless of how painful it can be. If one is willing to give then how can it be bad to receive that which you are willing to give?? Thanks for all your comments!!
@enthusiasticone (348)
• China
30 Oct 10
hi friend . frankly speaking , i dont know what is the god in the world. and with the time going on . i find that money is becoming more and more important . everything will go to money when we have enough money. so i find that money is good . or god is money . the same mean for this. hope we can get out from this. thank you.
@bird123 (10632)
• United States
31 Oct 10
Is money really the important thing???? Are the physical things really what make you happy??? Do you remember the physical gifts you have received in your life or do you remember the warm hug, the soft touch, the kind word, the love from family and friends? We all have the power to choose what we deem important in this world. Can you really value money over all the wonderful spiritual treasures???? We are all spiritual beings in our true natures.Deep down you know the answer. It is a lesson for some. As time goes by, your money and physical stuff will mean less and less to you. In time, you will see. Life is a journey of discovery. Enjoy your adventure. Thanks for all your comments!!
@Bingster_6 (309)
• Philippines
30 Oct 10
For me, When it is all about God, I don't question His words nor His works.
Because a believer and when we trust Him, there are no questions asked; for questions are for doubters only.
I strongly believe and trust God, and my answer to this is that God is not controlling me, or human kind. It is how human person choose his or her free will. We are given that free will and with that we must think and act positively for the good of all mankind.
@bird123 (10632)
• United States
31 Oct 10
To question is the start on the journey to discovery. One can not gain wisdom and true knowledge without it. You may not realize it but God loves people to question. One should question even long held beliefs, Real truth will never change. God will ALWAYS add up. The only ones who do not want you to question are those who want to shield you from the real truth. That's not God!! I agree with you on the free will part. Free will and choosing is what learning and growing is all about. Thanks for all your comments!!
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