Blaming God! Chapter 1
Chapter 1: Blaming God!
Job 2:9-10
Then said his [Job's] wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die. But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.
There are several reasons for this book's main title, but none of those reasons paints a negative or bad picture of God. However, I am quite certain that within the following text I will raise a few eyebrows in my considerations and conclusions. But, know this, dear reader, that God is a generous God; God is a kind God; God is love; and God is all the good things that we have come to know and appreciate − but, God also means business! Also, and as I have pointed out in my first book, 'Brotherly Love: The Gospel of Jesus Christ,' God can hate as much as he can love. Yet, that hatred (as well as His love) is not the same thing as fleshly love or hatred. His hatred (as I continued to point out in my first book) directs itself toward the core of the object of Godly hatred (which is nothing more than fleshly knowledge, wisdom, and understanding within us), rips out this basis of our evil nature, and makes the object of reform (ourselves) a much better element in the end. In fact, as I plod along in this narrative, one will certainly come to the conclusion that the thesis of this present work is based upon that idea. That is, seeing severe situations that we find ourselves in (no matter how dire they may be − or even seem to be) as the fiery trials that God sends us through so that we can be formed (through tough molding and shaping) into that perfect vessel for Him to use in His grand service. And, too, so that we can finally begin to get rid of that aforementioned fleshly knowledge, wisdom, and understanding!
And, to quickly get it out of the way (for I am going to go ahead and get to my point, and not beat around the bush – even though it may seem really strange to some, or even seem very wrong to others), I am going to declare, with boldness, that God can be blamed for a lot of the things that 'appear' to go wrong with us in this life; and, not only so, but He will sometimes even use evil elements against our flesh for such enterprises . . . Now, before one will allow such a thought to disturb them (or even for the naysayers to do a victory dance), I ask for a chance to explain myself; and to assure my readers that not only is all of this a part of God's ultimate plan of salvation, but, too, that this idea does not, and will not (in the least whatsoever – as will be seen when fully explained), show God in a bad or a negative light . . . Still, and even though my premise will not do Him an injustice – how can I even declare this at all? Why would I even want to say this? Of course, this book is going to explain my meaning in as much detail as possible; so, I ask for patience as we delve.
Certainly, with such a thesis as this, we must ask ourselves a simple question: how much does God intervene in our lives? Occasionally? Some? Half? Or, a hundred percent? Surely, if one were to answer occasionally, some, or even half, then my interpretation of scripture on this matter may seem ridiculous. However, I want to assure my readers – if one were to think otherwise – that my studies surrounding this subject are based exclusively upon the Written Words of the Christian God (my usage, thereof, that's located in what has come to be known as the Protestant Bible; of which the most famous edition is the Authorized King James Version); but, many years ago, before I could even begin to think in this direction at all, God had to really get my attention through obvious situations that had come up in my life. So, with this new thought, I am going to share my story with you – my introduction into this frame of thinking.
Even though I have been reading and studying my Bible since I was fifteen years of age (back in A.D. 1986), and even having sat under a gifted ministry from that time forward, God didn't really start opening my eyes in a stronger way to His Word until A.D. 1996 (ten years later), after I had a very obvious, personal experience with Him. After which time the scriptures (as I've said) had begun showing themselves to me in a way that they had not before. Just afterwards, within a year or two of this said experience, I observed some very curious things at my, then, current job. The morning, that particular day, was unusually terrible. Not that it's strange for a person to have a bad day at work, but this was very different: it seemed as if everyone in the building had aught against me, and were speaking very roughly to me; so much so, that I had thoughts of quitting, without taking time to look for another job first; which is very unlike me − but this just shows how bad that morning really was. As was my habit at that time, I took the hour lunch by myself in my pickup truck, reading my Bible, off at another parking lot several blocks away. What I read in God's Word that day − Nay!, but, what God had led me to read − had changed my thinking about God and this planet from that day forward . . . So, what did I read? I read what is to be the main set of scripture for this present Bible study:
Romans 13:1-7
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Now, I fully realize that there are several different interpretations from several different folks out there who will probably view these set of scriptures differently than me, but that particular day they sure took on a different slant than what I had thought previously about them. Especially when I got back to work and noticed that the afternoon was so contrasted from the morning that it was as far as south is from north! In other words, all my co-workers and bosses acted as if they were my long lost friends, and we all got along famously for the rest of the day . . . So, what happened? And what does that have to do with Romans 13:1-7? What was God trying to show me that day? Even though I fully understood at the time, it took many years afterwards for me to justify my thoughts by finding other scripture that backed them. So, here, within this present work, I am going to share with the public at large what I believe God was showing me that day...
Book now available for purchase, here: https://www.createspace.com/6830408
Or, to learn more, visit my book's official webpage: http://www.seekingthegospel.com/blami...
Job 2:9-10
Then said his [Job's] wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die. But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.
There are several reasons for this book's main title, but none of those reasons paints a negative or bad picture of God. However, I am quite certain that within the following text I will raise a few eyebrows in my considerations and conclusions. But, know this, dear reader, that God is a generous God; God is a kind God; God is love; and God is all the good things that we have come to know and appreciate − but, God also means business! Also, and as I have pointed out in my first book, 'Brotherly Love: The Gospel of Jesus Christ,' God can hate as much as he can love. Yet, that hatred (as well as His love) is not the same thing as fleshly love or hatred. His hatred (as I continued to point out in my first book) directs itself toward the core of the object of Godly hatred (which is nothing more than fleshly knowledge, wisdom, and understanding within us), rips out this basis of our evil nature, and makes the object of reform (ourselves) a much better element in the end. In fact, as I plod along in this narrative, one will certainly come to the conclusion that the thesis of this present work is based upon that idea. That is, seeing severe situations that we find ourselves in (no matter how dire they may be − or even seem to be) as the fiery trials that God sends us through so that we can be formed (through tough molding and shaping) into that perfect vessel for Him to use in His grand service. And, too, so that we can finally begin to get rid of that aforementioned fleshly knowledge, wisdom, and understanding!
And, to quickly get it out of the way (for I am going to go ahead and get to my point, and not beat around the bush – even though it may seem really strange to some, or even seem very wrong to others), I am going to declare, with boldness, that God can be blamed for a lot of the things that 'appear' to go wrong with us in this life; and, not only so, but He will sometimes even use evil elements against our flesh for such enterprises . . . Now, before one will allow such a thought to disturb them (or even for the naysayers to do a victory dance), I ask for a chance to explain myself; and to assure my readers that not only is all of this a part of God's ultimate plan of salvation, but, too, that this idea does not, and will not (in the least whatsoever – as will be seen when fully explained), show God in a bad or a negative light . . . Still, and even though my premise will not do Him an injustice – how can I even declare this at all? Why would I even want to say this? Of course, this book is going to explain my meaning in as much detail as possible; so, I ask for patience as we delve.
Certainly, with such a thesis as this, we must ask ourselves a simple question: how much does God intervene in our lives? Occasionally? Some? Half? Or, a hundred percent? Surely, if one were to answer occasionally, some, or even half, then my interpretation of scripture on this matter may seem ridiculous. However, I want to assure my readers – if one were to think otherwise – that my studies surrounding this subject are based exclusively upon the Written Words of the Christian God (my usage, thereof, that's located in what has come to be known as the Protestant Bible; of which the most famous edition is the Authorized King James Version); but, many years ago, before I could even begin to think in this direction at all, God had to really get my attention through obvious situations that had come up in my life. So, with this new thought, I am going to share my story with you – my introduction into this frame of thinking.
Even though I have been reading and studying my Bible since I was fifteen years of age (back in A.D. 1986), and even having sat under a gifted ministry from that time forward, God didn't really start opening my eyes in a stronger way to His Word until A.D. 1996 (ten years later), after I had a very obvious, personal experience with Him. After which time the scriptures (as I've said) had begun showing themselves to me in a way that they had not before. Just afterwards, within a year or two of this said experience, I observed some very curious things at my, then, current job. The morning, that particular day, was unusually terrible. Not that it's strange for a person to have a bad day at work, but this was very different: it seemed as if everyone in the building had aught against me, and were speaking very roughly to me; so much so, that I had thoughts of quitting, without taking time to look for another job first; which is very unlike me − but this just shows how bad that morning really was. As was my habit at that time, I took the hour lunch by myself in my pickup truck, reading my Bible, off at another parking lot several blocks away. What I read in God's Word that day − Nay!, but, what God had led me to read − had changed my thinking about God and this planet from that day forward . . . So, what did I read? I read what is to be the main set of scripture for this present Bible study:
Romans 13:1-7
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Now, I fully realize that there are several different interpretations from several different folks out there who will probably view these set of scriptures differently than me, but that particular day they sure took on a different slant than what I had thought previously about them. Especially when I got back to work and noticed that the afternoon was so contrasted from the morning that it was as far as south is from north! In other words, all my co-workers and bosses acted as if they were my long lost friends, and we all got along famously for the rest of the day . . . So, what happened? And what does that have to do with Romans 13:1-7? What was God trying to show me that day? Even though I fully understood at the time, it took many years afterwards for me to justify my thoughts by finding other scripture that backed them. So, here, within this present work, I am going to share with the public at large what I believe God was showing me that day...
Book now available for purchase, here: https://www.createspace.com/6830408
Or, to learn more, visit my book's official webpage: http://www.seekingthegospel.com/blami...
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