There are those who consider questioning God a sin; they believe He should adapt His ways based on current circumstances and knowledge.
There are multiple occasions in the Bible when people questioned God and He wasn’t offended by their doubt. Instead, He answered their queries by giving prophetic predictions of future events.
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1. It is a sign of rebellion.
Many religious communities view questioning God as an offense, yet the Bible encourages us to evaluate everything and hold fast to what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:21). Therefore, it’s vital that one knows how to distinguish between legitimate questions or doubts and spiritual blindness-induced ones.
Doubts are a normal part of spiritual journey, helping us gain more knowledge about God and His word. But doubt can become an offense if used to judge or attack another person or belief system (this is called rebellion).
Rebellion is an offense against God and those He has placed over you, leading to self-righteousness and even rebellion against His authority figures. According to Scripture (Romans 1:22), when people reject Him they will receive punishment (so it is important that even when something He does doesn’t make sense, trust in Him no matter what).
Saul was an example of someone unwilling to heed God. Although a king, rather than seeking His guidance he followed his own whims causing great suffering and destruction for himself and those close to him.
Similar to Jesus’ example in the biblical account, his life shows us how we should trust in God even when it’s hard for us to comprehend or like what He does. He wasn’t afraid to question or challenge the status quo with new ideas while remaining committed to his relationship with the Father.
There are numerous examples in the Bible where people interrogated God about something or someone. He never felt offended by these inquiries, often providing prophecies of future events as answers. Habakkuk contains many such passages.
The Bible is filled with stories of people who dared to challenge the status quo, questioning God’s goodness and other religions, yet He was there and saved them from rebellion. Therefore, questioning God should not be seen as sinful but as an opportunity to deepen faith and spiritual growth – He can handle anything you throw his way!
2. It is a sign of disbelief.
Doubt is a natural part of faith journey. Most people will experience doubt at some point in their lives, even the most devout Christians. Unfortunately, however, many see doubt as something negative: an indicator of weakness or disbelief; questioning God as evidence that you lack faith – when in reality doubt should not be taken as something embarrassing but taken as part of life journey! Embark upon a faith journey without being embarrassed of your doubt!
Unbelief and believing doubt must be distinguished in order to remain healthy relationships between God and people. Unbelief refers to refusing to believe, while believing doubt refers to an honest desire to learn more about him or her. Jeremiah, Job and Jesus all expressed doubt in God but still trusted that their situation would eventually be answered by Him.
Too many questions can become an exercise in spiritual blindness; we focus on our feelings and thoughts instead of seeking God’s guidance. But it is important to remember that God is present with us during times of doubt, waiting to speak into our hearts and guide our decisions.
It is key to approach our questions in an attitude of humility and openness. Make sure not to ask in an accusatory or self-righteous manner, remembering that God doesn’t lie when doubt arises.
Be mindful that no matter your beliefs, no one can ever truly prove God exists. All we can do is live our lives with faith and hope in a bigger power than ourselves – so don’t be shy to ask your questions of Him knowing He loves you and will answer them in His own time.
3. It is a sign of spiritual blindness.
Questioning God may be considered sinful for many reasons. One such reason is spiritual blindness – being unable to comprehend or interpret God’s words or character can happen due to lack of instruction from teaching or religious sources or due to other sources providing inaccurate or misinformed information about Him.
The Bible contains many examples of people who were spiritually blind. One such figure is Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was unaware of Jesus and needed to be told by Him about how important rebirth is.
Spiritual blindness may also result from someone rebelling against God and refusing to submit themselves fully and obey his commandments, making it harder for that individual to see who He truly is and His plan for them in life. Such behavior prevents an understanding of His true nature and purpose for life being revealed to them.
Spiritual blindness may also result from being deceived by Satan. According to Scripture, Satan is the ruler of this world and delights in deceiving people so they do not see the truth about God. According to 2 Corinthians 4:4, Satan “blinds the minds of unbelievers so they cannot perceive the light of gospel of glory of Christ who is image of God” (2 Corinthians 4:4).
Questioning God can also be seen as an indicator of spiritual blindness if someone is being selfish or arrogant. We should remember that God wants us to love others as ourselves and serve Him with all of our heart – not be jealous of other Christians or look down upon them; also remembering the Bible instructs us to test everything before holding onto what’s good.
When we question God, it’s important to ask why He does what He does and also remember that while He may not provide all the answers, He can offer hope and comfort.
4. It is a sign of self-righteousness.
One of the main risks associated with questioning God is becoming convinced you know best and don’t need to listen to other opinions. This can lead to prideful feelings and a sense of superiority over those who disagree, creating self-righteousness which is an ugly sin.
Self-righteous thinking leads us away from Christ and our true identity as Christians, which requires trusting Him completely and completely. Self-righteousness also often results in us judging others – be it gossip about others or judging their faith or lifestyle; even going as far as misjudging God Himself: Jonah used God’s own words against Him because he couldn’t accept that He could show mercy towards people.
Questioning God can lead to spiritual blindness. When we begin to doubt that He is faithful, we lose sight of both His promises and our own sinful natures – which in turn prevents us from growing closer to Him and reaching out to others. It is essential that we remember that God is bigger than any problems or questions we may have and should trust in His wisdom as He handles everything for us.
Paul cautions against self-righteousness in the Bible, warning that when we judge someone for practicing sin that we ourselves practiced, God would condemn us as well. God sees all sinful efforts as filthy rags compared to his righteousness which saves us. If we continue in self-righteousness without repenting of it we will store up a treasure of wrath that awaits judgment day – something to take seriously! If you have any comments about this article please leave them below – I would love to hear from you! Thank you! This post was written by guest author! Thanks you! This guest author has contributed a post.
