12 Days of Christian Self Examination Day 5: Do You Judge God?
Does it seem ridiculous to write "Do not judge God"? Perhaps this statement seems ridiculous and even blasphemous, but do not doubt that many people judge God. How would we recognize someone judging God? Read these sentences and listen for the tone and energy of judgment in the words. " I prayed for the job, but someone else got it. That's not fair. " "Why are all of my friends happily married and I'm not? God must love them more than me. " "My grandfather was a man of faith. Everyone prayed for him to be healed, but he died. Where was God"? " Why did God allow a drunk driver to kill my sister"? "There is so much evil in the world. Why doesn't God stop it?" " A dishonest minister stole money from the congregation. I am through with church forever. " Now listen to some possible responses to the judgment encased in those sentences. " I have a better position waiting for you d...