Freedom
The United States of America Declaration of independence
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
Noble words. Freedoms most in the world aspire to reach.
We in the west particularly here in North America have incredible freedoms. Freedoms many in the world can only dream of. All of this because we live in a secular democracy, in which politicians do their best to strike a balance that affords freedom for all.
That’s the way it is with God. The writers of the declaration of independence got it right when they wrote that,
“they (we, all individuals) are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
God did not make robots. Androids that at the push of a button did His bidding. Instead I believe that God created a man to have fellowship with Him. Someone with a freewill that could disagree with Him.
Someone who could even say God does not exist.
Such is the nature of true freedom. You have the right to say and do what you want. At the same time one must remember that there is consequences for everyone of our actions.
If we break the law or commit some kind of violent act we must pay the price for it be it jail time or worse.
If we on the other hand show love and respect to others there is most certainly positive benefits.
So it is when it comes to believing in God. Jesus speaking of himself said,
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son”.
John 3:16-18.
Jesus makes the choice clear. Believe and go to heaven or don’t believe and stand condemned.
Believing in God is an act of faith. The writer of Hebrews stating,
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
Hebrews 11:6.
If you think about it, it stands to reason if you don’t believe in God especially after you’ve been told about Him, why should He let you into heaven?
God has given us complete freedom to do as we wish therefore I ask, what do you believe?
Please think about it.
The United States of America Declaration of independence
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
Noble words. Freedoms most in the world aspire to reach.
We in the west particularly here in North America have incredible freedoms. Freedoms many in the world can only dream of. All of this because we live in a secular democracy, in which politicians do their best to strike a balance that affords freedom for all.
That’s the way it is with God. The writers of the declaration of independence got it right when they wrote that,
“they (we, all individuals) are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
God did not make robots. Androids that at the push of a button did His bidding. Instead I believe that God created a man to have fellowship with Him. Someone with a freewill that could disagree with Him.
Someone who could even say God does not exist.
Such is the nature of true freedom. You have the right to say and do what you want. At the same time one must remember that there is consequences for everyone of our actions.
If we break the law or commit some kind of violent act we must pay the price for it be it jail time or worse.
If we on the other hand show love and respect to others there is most certainly positive benefits.
So it is when it comes to believing in God. Jesus speaking of himself said,
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son”.
John 3:16-18.
Jesus makes the choice clear. Believe and go to heaven or don’t believe and stand condemned.
Believing in God is an act of faith. The writer of Hebrews stating,
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
Hebrews 11:6.
If you think about it, it stands to reason if you don’t believe in God especially after you’ve been told about Him, why should He let you into heaven?
God has given us complete freedom to do as we wish therefore I ask, what do you believe?
Please think about it.
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