Can I Be Mad At God
Is it okay to be mad at God? I understand He is all knowing and that we go through difficult times for the greater good of our purpose, but is it okay to be mad about that. I guess what I am trying to say is, is it a sin?
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Of course not! Kick and scream, and shout some more. Swear at him and curse his name!! Will it make you feel better? Than go ahead!!
For I tell you this:
"Before the cock crows you will deny him three times:
By your very thoughts
By your very words
By your very actions"
If god is all knowing and knows we go through difficult times to find the good times, then surely he already knows how you feel about him. You might as well express it fully rather than question what you truly feel. For god knows how you feel. You can't hide that. So be mad at him all you want. He has no right to be angry about that, for he already knows it. |
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---katherine on 6/8/09 |
Joe,
I understand life can be difficult especially in these troubling times. It's ok to have doubts, remember Thomas had doubts, not whether He was God, but that He was standing there in front of him. We have a relationship with our Father, and there is nothing He loves more than when we turn to Him. Remember God knows whats best for you, but He answers you according to His will. The resistance you encounter is there to help you build endurance. Birds can not fly without resistance, fish can not swim without resistance... |
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---Gregg on 4/9/09 |
...Also you can build muscle without resistance. It is painful, but in the long run you will gain greater endourance. God is listening, be patient brother and keep your faith in Him. You said you made mistakes, and you are on the right path. I righteous man falls seven times, and seven times gets up. The wicked man falls, and does not get up. Never forget, God is not your genie in a bottle, you have to meet Him half way. Do not let pride stand in your way. Be prepared to do anything, take the jobs you think you are too good for, and it will give you great endurance to get back on your feet. God is with you. |
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---Gregg on 4/9/09 |
I have to admit that I am angry at God. I am truly at a point in life where I am ready to lose everything I have, including some things that He gave to me. Surely its my fault- I know that. But the more I have prayed and prayed for help and guidance, the more I get nothing. He is ignoring me. Its His right to do with me what He will, but I am frustrated because I have done what I think I am supposed to do and yet no response, no help. Maybe He is breaking me down to build me up, but it makes me angry that it has to come to that because I have asked for help over and over. Anyway, Job was quite angry with God and was saved in the end, so I don't think its a sin. |
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---Joe on 4/8/09 |
I know God well I feel, but sometimes I question why he would allow 2 of my innocent nephews to die from heart failure.I love God and I know my angles served a purpose, but its hard not to ask why. |
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---kathryn on 2/12/09 |
I think that if and when you get to know GOD better, you'll find that you really have no reason to ever be angry at GOD. ALL of the troubles in this World are caused by mankind's Sin. GOD never twisted our arms to sin. GOD is the One who gives free-will to choose Right from Wrong. He did not create mindless robots. GOD also is the One Who is trying to help us get out of our own sin mess by providing Salvation through His Only Begotten Son, YAHUSHUA (JESUS CHRIST). GOD is the One who should be angry. And....He is. |
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---Gordon on 7/21/08 |
All children get angry with their parents from time to time. And the wise parent handles it well and lovingly. God will handle it even better. Better to tell God how you feel than to ignore him. |
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---old_guy on 7/20/08 |
In the first place it won't do you any good to get upset with God. I am quoteing Him on this. I believe that we should be careful. God does not mind you coming to Him and venting. But, "blameing God is a sin". So, you just have to get to know Him well enough, so when you began to since something inside of you is not going well between you and God, and this is putting it mildly, then it's time to trust God to bring you back where you need to be. Have a good day. |
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---catherine on 7/20/08 |
No, I don't believe being angry at GOD is a sin at all. He created us with emotions so I am quite sure he expects us to use them. In my opinion, if it's okay to feel joy when he blesses you, it's okay to feel hurt,pain, and anger when you feel like he cursed you. No different |
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---Sam on 7/19/08 |
Go ahead and feel free to. See if He cares... but, I think its nice that you do care. If you practice that sort of concern better here in this life, in your actions and relationships then perhaps the bitterness of God's absence, or His failings, will fade from your memory. Be the God you desire and let that shine in your personality. We can try. We can pray for the strength to keep trying. |
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---Peter on 6/23/08 |
Look at the great spiritual giants:
Abraham dickered with God over Sodom.
Jacob wrestled with God.
Jonah ran away from God (and then, even after getting on the right path, was angry at God for drying up his gourd).
Jesus said "Take this cup away from me".
If you are angry with God, you're up there with the best of them. |
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---StrongAxe on 2/14/08 |
Yes, Repent and ask for gods forgivness and then thank him for giving up cancer in children, people who sexually abuse children, war, murder, preiest who abuse kids and anything else u can think of. I was a christan and yes, I am mad at god, but if i can survive this earth, I can survive hell, because it cant be worse. |
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---dan on 2/13/08 |
First read through the Psalms. There is a log of stuff there that sounds like anger at God. Jeremiah's five complaints against God. One God corrected him because he blaimed God. God in flesh (Jesus) took the nails, I think he can take our anger. What ever you do don't separate yourself from God keep talking to Him. |
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---Gilbert on 8/16/07 |
Anger does not equal hate.
Love does not mean never getting angry, any parent out there should know this. |
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---Gilbert on 8/16/07 |
I will not say that it is not a sin to be angry with God because when we are angry,we do not feel Love. We are to Love God with all our hearts,minds and soul. However, this is definitely a forgivable sin if a sin at all. The bible says that when we are not faithful He remains faithful. The only unpardonable sin is blasphamy of the Holy Spirit. You will be fine. God loves you. |
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---jody on 8/16/07 |
Kathy: I am sorry you had to endure this tragedy with your boyfriend but please don't be angry with God. Why? In my earlier posts I talked about choices we make for our lives. Your boyfriend chose to do drugs. That was his choice,friend. God is not to blame for that. Are you saying God made him do drugs? Now, you know yourself, that is not possible. He was fighting many inner demons that overtook him. This is why we need Jesus. |
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---Robyn on 8/16/07 |
Jacklyn: God loves us but we don't have to love him back. We don't have to accept His gift of salvation ,either, which is His son Jesus Christ. We have choices in life. This is where people go horribly wrong. They blame God for everything that happens in their lives both good and bad.Especially the bad. You make wrong choices,you suffer the consequences.You can choose to love God or not. But there are consequences that goes with that choice. |
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---Robyn on 8/16/07 |
If you're angry at God, you're in great company - Jacob, David, Elijah, Jonah...
Abraham haggled with God.
Jacob WRESTLED with God.
Jesus said "take this cup away from me".
We aren't called to be simpering sycophants. We're called to be honest. If we have issues with God, we need to be honest with him and let him know, and deal with them, not lie to ourselves and to him by pretending they aren't there. (The same also applies well with any real-life relationships as well). |
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---Mark on 8/16/07 |
Frank: You have a good point, but exactly backwards.
If someone has an issue with God they must be HONEST about it and confront God with it directly, instead of LYING and pretending it isn't there.
Ananias and Sapphira were punished, NOT for withholding their money(which was theirs to do with as they chose), but because they LIED about it.
If we put on a happy face and pretend all is all sunshine and roses when it isn't really, we are also lying, and that doesn't honor God, nor us. |
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---Mark on 8/16/07 |
Go ahead and be mad at God but do remember it is not going to do much good. We cannot twist and turn God and make him do things our way. He is always in control and does things his own way and in his own time. But yes, God loves honesty. Getting angry is a an honest emotion. If we remain reverent in our anger, it can brings us closer to God. |
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---Robyn on 8/16/07 |
Donna, I'm sorry, but like many others here, I do know when you use other names.
"Why not try forgiving God? "Forgive and it SHALL be forgiven you." Are you mad because you want something that He thinks isn't the best thing for you? I did that for 3 years. Then He healed me. You should try to forgive Him. He's a God of love and ALL of His ways are Loving and Faithful. Psalm 25:10 says that.
---Donna9759 on 4/7/06" |
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---Tim on 8/16/07 |
God forgives us, when we repent. |
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---Tim on 8/16/07 |
You can be mad at God but you must remember that He loves you and you must love him back. |
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---Jaclyn on 8/16/07 |
Here's the blog. I do not believe it's correct to be mad at God. That's the other Tim that answered previously.
But if we continue nursing a peeved spirit, it will grow into a rage within us. And God will ask us the same question he asked Jonah: "Doest thou well to be angry...?" "Do you think you have a right to be so angry?" |
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---Tim on 8/15/07 |
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Like Jonah - many feel they have a right to be mad at God. They think, "I pray, I read my Bible, I obey God's word. So, why has all this trouble fallen on my life? Why don't I see the blessings God promised me? He has failed me!"
The Worst Danger of Harboring Anger and Irritation at God Is That You Might Spin Out Beyond the Point of Consolation!
It is possible to reach a point where you're no longer able to be touched. This is a point where nothing and no one can console you! |
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---Tim on 8/15/07 |
Here's the danger, harbor questions and complaints for too long, they turn into irritation. Irritation turns into bitterness. Bitterness turns into rage. At that point, we no longer listen to reproof. God's word does not affect us. And no one - no friend, pastor or spouse - can reach us. We shut out the Holy Spirit.
For Those Who Admit They Are Near or Even Past the Point of Refusing Consolation, |
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---Tim on 8/15/07 |
God's word says there is hope! "Thus saith the Lord, Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the Lord, and they shall come again from the land of the enemy" (Jeremiah 31:16). "Stop crying - stop complaining. I'm going to reward you for your faithfulness!" |
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---Tim on 8/15/07 |
My fiance died recently and I am struggling with anger at God. He was a drug addict so my anger runs very deep. |
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---kathy on 6/23/07 |
I would never advise it. God is invisible, He is strong, He can be as stubborn as you, Plus, Getting angry at God opens the door WIDE for Satan. It is better to learn some self-control and go to God crying and pleading how unfair life is, But DO NOT take it out on God. |
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---catherine on 6/11/07 |
I am the same Cindy that visited with Frank earlier this year.
Frank, I read your life's story, again. It was just as tough the second time. Frank, how is your health, in June 2007? Are you doing alright?
Frank, did your family have a religion before they rejected yours? |
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---Cindy on 6/11/07 |
Go ahead. Getting mad at God is probably ok. He can handle it. But do know getting mad is not going to really change anything. If what you are wanting is for selfish reason, and wrong motives, you will have to accept His decisions.Even if your motives are correct. God makes the last decision over our lives as to when and how he chooses to bless or not bless us. Everything we do has to be reverant toward God. But God does love honesty. If you are angry, talk to the Lord about it. |
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---Robyn on 6/11/07 |
Don't you think He already knows you are mad? Why bother to cover it up? |
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---Linda on 6/11/07 |
Frank, As Cindy said, you are not alone. The Gospel will divide, but it also brings sweet unity when folks are humble and truly seek Him. At the foot of the Cross, we are all the same. I am so thankful that I am in a family of churches that stays there - grateful for His mercy and grace, humbly seeking to serve and glorify the only one who is worthy of worship. I pray for more servant leaders... humble men of God. |
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---daphn8897 on 2/5/07 |
Thanks.
The Lord does indeed know how to try and prune.
But, HE is who really matters. That word is about him from beginning to end and I am not ashamed to say I love him more than anything or anyone else and FEAR him. Blessed be his holy name!
Frank |
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---Frank on 2/4/07 |
FRANK, you are not alone in that. Take care. |
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---CATHERINE on 2/4/07 |
Frank, there are no dead limbs of complacency and indifference on you. Your life has not been a zone of comfort. If the Lord cut all the dead limbs off of our lives, some of us would be nothing but a stump. Mortification. John 15:1-11
Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away: every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. |
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---Cindy on 2/4/07 |
Cindy;
I watched as all of my relatives disowned me over the gospel. My friends did likewise and then my children. The Lord said if we esteem mother or father, sister or brother, son or daughter more than him we are not worthy of him. I have my wife and should she turn like Lot's wife did, so be it. It's easy to say you love the Lord more than anything when you're not put to the test. The Lord did say pray ye be accounted worthy. Like I said, I take it seriously and don't look for sympathy.
Frank |
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---Frank on 2/4/07 |
Cindy;
My first answer was in haste so I'l explain. My mother and father hated and disowned me and considered me dead. My children did the same and I have lost every job over the gospel from "Christians." All of my relatives hate me and it's all because the word of God has reproach when preached with depth and totality. Not quite the heretical "family church" you hear of. The truth still cuts people to the heart. You can see that here too.
Frank |
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---Frank on 2/4/07 |
Cindy;
Another thing is that I have been accused of being a gay-basher on some sites as well as at work. (by gay Christians) I have been hated and banned from many, if not all straight sites when I prove their doctrine wrong and I have had numerous death threats from Christians, of all people. I was even shot at on the company parking lot where I worked. I think their ego and love of this world runs a little deeper than they wish to acknowledge.
Frank |
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---Frank on 2/4/07 |
Since you did ask, after that I came down with a disabling disease and now am losing everything. But enough about me. Think about this one. My friend got saved and that night heard his address on the police scanner. He ran to the highway to see a blood smear about 100 feet long where kids racing hit his daughter. He kneeled in her blood and held parts of her while he worshipped and asked for strength to forgive those kids. Get mad at God. I think not. Many have been tested.
Frank |
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---Frank on 2/4/07 |
Been reading some of the posts here. Frank, I appreciate your respect and awe of who God is. When we "get mad at God" it is really like a 2-year-old throwing a fit because Mommy or Daddy won't let them stick their finger in the light socket. The 2-year-old can only see what he/she wants, the parent sees the bigger picture, and the danger. When we are "mad at God" we show our immaturity, ignorance, and our shortsightedness. |
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---daphn8897 on 2/3/07 |
It's amazing how the word of God has changed for us Gentiles!
Abraham was commanded to sacrifice Isaac with no promise he would be stopped but feared God enough to do as told.
Job lost his children and all his possessions. He rent his garment, shaved his head and WORSHIPPED.
David lost his child because he sinned and WORSHIPPED.
Hebrews 11:35-39 list things endured.
If a person is angry with God for any reason they need to repent rather than question or rail out against the Potter.
Frank |
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---Frank on 2/3/07 |
** When someone thinks they can get mad at God let them remember Annanias and Saphira who thought they could lie to the Holy Ghost.**
There is no resemblance between being mad at God, and A&S lying to the Holy Spirit. |
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---Jack on 2/3/07 |
Frank, you have lost your family, literally? |
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---Cindy on 2/3/07 |
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Lying is a sin but anger is not. Jesus himself got angry. Its what you do with that anger that makes it a sin or not. |
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---tradedfate on 2/3/07 |
When someone thinks they can get mad at God let them remember Annanias and Saphira who thought they could lie to the Holy Ghost. That is that ministering Spirit, or Angel that Moses was told to fear. He is only concerned with glorifying Jesus and He will not forget sin such as charging God foolishly or thinking God is like a man that we can get mad at him. Christians need to wake up and fear God.
Frank |
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---Frank on 2/2/07 |
I think you can go ahead and be mad at God. He's a big boy and he can handle it. It doesn't mean you don't have faith. Trust that he knows whats best but he blessed us with every emotion. A dear friend recently lost a child in a tragic way. She had faith like a rock but no doubt she was mad at God. And that's OK. She went to him with her anger and they cried it out together. Just don't let your anger cause you to stop going to him in prayer. |
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---tradedfate on 2/3/07 |
Cindy;
I am not mad but I am dead serious about the scriptures. Too high of a price was paid for our salvation. The Lord did not need any of us. Can you imagine how God is angered when his word is tossed around like common babbling as people try to impress one another with their knowledge and they turn he who should be feared into "Buddy Jesus" who overlooks everything? Personally, though I be nothing I have lost my entire family, jobs, children and friends over the gospel.
Frank |
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---Frank on 2/2/07 |
Cindy;
Another point I tried to make is that when Jesus Christ was given all power in heaven and earth it means he can show mercy on whom he will as he alone has that right given by his Father. It does not mean you can get mad at him. He is to be feared as he has been given both the ability to show mercy and the power to damn and destroy as his Father did in the old testament. He is not a man. He must be feared.
Frank |
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---Frank on 2/2/07 |
Frank, so you stomp on a few 'sacred cows'. When Jesus spoke to the man who was bound with chains in the graveyard, the demons said, we are Legion, many. Mk 5:9 Jesus said, "Go". |
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---Cindy on 2/2/07 |
Everything is very polished.
Sing three hymns, three hers, preach from the Encyclopedia Britannica, Wikipedia, and the Reader's Digest, pronounce the last rites, and everyone goes home.
No one got saved, no one got healed, no one got delivered or set free. The only life in the church is the ivy growing on the walls.
So stay, Frank. |
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---Cindy on 2/2/07 |
Frank, there are hordes of cockroaches out there. When the Christian comes into the dark motel room, turns on the Light, you can hear the crunch, crunch under your feet - as they run in every direction looking for the darkness. (Except for the trail of dead ones you stepped on). As they hurry for cover, you'll see big rats in the corners.
If you don't stay and turn on the Light, Mr. and Mrs. Self Themselves will take up permanent residence. So stay, Frank, and turn on the Light. |
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---Cindy on 2/2/07 |
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Cindy;
The Lord did not say "might be," nor did he say "with this exception." He said "As in the day of Noah" and "As in the day of Lot." He will not be mocked and is not impressed with those who think they know it all or can boast against the branches. Christianity needs to REPENT and humble themselves under the mighty hand of God! When he spoke of one widow in Scerepta and Naaman the leper he was not joking about few finding eternal life.
Frank |
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---Frank on 2/2/07 |
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My posts show who HE is and what HE fulfilled. He said "Search the scriptures for in them you think you have eternal life but they testify of me." There is too much arogance in Christianity and people cannot live as they want nor believe what they want. They have to live as HE says and believe what He wants. The deep things of God all point to Jesus and leave NO room for private interpretation. I have been accused of posting "heavy" things. Not very Christ-like.
Frank |
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---Frank on 2/2/07 |
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Since 1994 I have shown from the scriptures who the Lord is and what he fulfilled. Each time I have gotten more favorable responses from nonbelievers and those whom the mainstream rejects. It is sad when the unbelievers accept the deep things and Christians just lash out in jealousy when their ego is hurt. I will not be a part of blasphemy. Farewell.
Frank |
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---Frank on 2/2/07 |
Frank, come back here. You're not leaving. Don't be mad. I like your answers, Frank. |
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---Cindy on 2/1/07 |
In 1994 I was joined for breakfast by one who called himself "Michael." He told me that God had sent him and gave me a message to relay to all of the Arogant Christians. He said "You tell them they all think they know it all but they can study all they want and they don't have what it takes!" He then vanished before my eyes. As I said, It wouldn't be wise to be angry with God. You've been warned. I'm outa here!
Frank |
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---Frank on 2/1/07 |
Nothing can happen unless the Lord allows it. He even said, "hast thou considered my servant Job?" Yet Job never sinned and saying "blessed be the name of the Lord" doesn't look like he was mad at God even though he suffered more than any of us will or have.
If you want to think you can be mad at God go ahead but there is no way I would be so foolish. God is not a man that you can treat him as such!
Frank |
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---Frank on 2/1/07 |
You are correct DONNA. God did tell me that, "I need to talk to Him instead of fussing at Him". ALSO HE said one time, "that I just like to pick". |
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---CATHERINE on 2/1/07 |
to tell you the truth,there are times when i am mad at God but that does not mean that i dont love him, same as when you dissagre with your perants and friends! it is only human to have emotions and i really dont think God would have created us that way if it was not okay with him, the only thing you have to remember is taht you shouldn't allow your emotions to consume you.
God loves and all that he is asking from you is for you to love him back!
have a blessed day |
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---makgomo on 2/1/07 |
We as Christians must face trials and tribulations. When we TRUST in GOD during these times our FAITH grows stronger.
Consider this;
Job 5:17&18
"Blessed is the man whom GOD corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. For he wounds, but he also binds up, he injures, but his hands also heal."
Thank you merciful Heavenly Father! |
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---DePuTy on 1/31/07 |
This is true. I always knew deep down that I cannot make it in this world without God, even tho I would get upset with Him too much. Thank goodness, God knows us better than we know ourselves. But like I say, you get tired after a while of being miserable, and you learn. We are married to God. |
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---CATHERINE on 2/1/07 |
If you love God above everything else and know that all trials are for the greater good, then why be mad at Him? After all, He is a loving Father and He has your best interest in mind. |
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---Pat on 1/31/07 |
God's a big guy; he can take it. Lots of times when we are angry we just need someone to vent to who will listen to our frustration. Who better than God?
Grace |
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---grace3869 on 1/31/07 |
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I believe it is a sin to lie. There are a lot of people who say they have not been mad at God when they have. I have been mad at God plenty. I've been mad at my father, brother, mother, wife, kids. But I still love them.
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---Buttons on 1/31/07 |
That is true blameing God was alot of my sin. And I would get in trouble every time. Things, even simple things, I would blame God for. I mean I was awful. One time He said to me, "remember, I am not the tempter so don't blame me". I still did not get ahold of that very well. Just lately I have improve some. You lose your peace and joy enough times, it will catch ahold one of these days. You get tired of it after a while. But isn't God so patient? |
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---CATHERINE on 1/31/07 |
That would not be wise! |
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---Frank on 1/31/07 |
You can be mad at God. |
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---anonymous on 1/31/07 |
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When one of God's children is hurting, don't you think He has enough sense to realize that and knows not to take it personally?
Just why do you think God asked Jonah, "And art thou greatly angry?" |
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---Jack on 1/31/07 |
It depends whether you are blaming God in your anger, for we know that God is perfect and above reproach and therefore cannot be blamed for anything. Take solace in the fact that God is in complete control of his creation, just as the potter has power over his clay to do with the clay whatever he chooses to do. And praying is a powerful device to communicate with God, so pray for his help to help you understand better. |
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---Eloy on 1/31/07 |
Brian, man do I need to get a good hold of that. I do not know how MUCH time I waisted by getting so angry at God. Right now I can feel his grieving. All you do is lose your peace and your joy. You gain nothing. |
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---CATHERINE on 1/31/07 |
It is a sin to be scornful with an innocent person unjustly. It is even more so to do it with the Creator of the Universe. Blaming God for sin, sickness, disease, and disasters is blaming him for our doing and for Satan's doing. It does not show the respect our God deserves. We should not treat God with such carelessness. |
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---Brian on 1/31/07 |
God understands our hurt and our pain and honors what is in our heart at the time we are feeling it. Even when those time we feel most alone and lost, he is right there beside us. He never moves away from us, it is we that move away from him. So in essence is it wrong to get mad at God, no. What is wrong is to go forth and sin in the anger. |
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---Candace on 5/10/06 |
eloy: good comment!
When my 23 years-old daughter died of a cerebral aneurism in 2001, six weeks after giving birth, I frequently wanted to take on God, and I wanted to kick Him in both shins as hard as I could. |
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---John_T on 5/10/06 |
Barbara, I think God has enough sense to know when one of His children is having a bad day, or merely a tantrum, or hurt feelings---and on the other hand what is willful rebellion.
Don't you? |
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---Jack on 5/10/06 |
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