People believe what they want to believe. What is obvious to one is not to another. Many beliefs especially those of a religious nature are irrational, illogical and self deceiving. Concerning God, people have naive, ignorant and unrealistic expectations.
Most pray hoping or wishing not expecting. On the subject of prayer James wrote: "You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions." For many years I have suggested that we should think specifically what we are asking God to do and then see if we have bible support for such a request. Can we expect?
Most public prayers thank God for food and ask Him for health and safety. Does God provide our food? Without the money to buy the food would you have any food? If you do not take care of your body would you be healthy? If you behave recklessly or carelessly do you expect safety? The answer to all is a resounding "NO!" God will not provide food or health or safety. They are up to us. For one to believe otherwise requires the acceptance that God curses the sick and mentally or physically disabled. That God curses the hungry and he curses victims of crimes and accidents. There is no biblical support for such beliefs.
When bad things happen or when good things happen God has nothing to do with either. Jesus said "… he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust."
To be continued.
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