As followers of Christ we are well aware of the term “free will” because we believe that our God in His sovereignty has given each of us exactly that, a free will-or a freedom to choose to do what is right. But on the negative or dark side of free will we also, (remember by God’s divine plan) have the freedom to choose to do that which is wrong. So the question is, is the issue with humanity’s insatiable habit of doing that which is wrong really about free will or is it actually all about being obedient or disobedient? Of course the facts laid out in black and white within the Word states that it’s about our choice to be obedient or not. But why is it we have that tendency to choose our will over God’s will for our lives? Why is it we, even as followers, like to manifest, mentally pencil in or interpret our own gray areas between the sentences of God’s written Word?
Some clichés that most like to use which personally annoy me are, “God understands we’re just human”, or “God knows our motives” or how about this one... “Jesus died for my mistakes” - NO HE DIDN’T He died for your sins not your mistakes! When we make a willful decision to do that which is wrong it is not a mistake it is a sin - stop candy coating it to make it sound better or to ease your own conscience. And by the way, for those who like to comfort themselves with the second cliché above - at that point YES He knows your motives, which would be you’ve decided to become your own God by choosing what is right or wrong for your life, and totally avoiding your Creators do’s and don’t or rights or wrongs for your life.
All I have to say is if you truly love God with all of your heart, your soul, your mind and your strength then you should be living for Him wholeheartedly instead of halfheartedly. You will study and know the Word to show yourself approved and you will take upon yourself the mind of Christ and give every aspect of your life to and for God.
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