Your Human Way Of Thinking- Worthless
My ways are not your ways, and My thoughts are not your thoughts, My ways are wiser than your ways, and My thoughts Higher than your thoughts. {Isaiah 55:8}
Psalms 37:23
The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way;
Psalm 139
How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!
I firmly reject the notion of parents, mere mortals made of perishable flesh, attempting to draw comparisons between themselves and God.
It is an act of mental contrast, where they weigh their own beliefs and experiences against God's character and claim to understand His thoughts and feelings based on their own limited perspectives.
This approach limits God's experience and intent in their conscious mind, limiting His Reflection to their own narrow scope. They use their own actions and beliefs as a measuring stick when defending theological claims about God's character, asserting that because they behave or believe in a certain way, God must align with their notions of goodness and could never exhibit the same perceived negativity as they do. However, they fail to comprehend the inherent limitations of their own perception."
examples of how this limits God in their perception?
This inadvertently limits our understanding of His divine nature.
Here are a few examples of how this limitation occurs:
Limited by human emotions
Humans often project their own emotional experiences onto God,as if His feelings must align with their own. For example: If a parent struggles with anger or impatience, they may assume that God could never possess those qualities. But God does. He just experiencinces them in His Perfect, just manner, not as you experience.
This limitation fails to acknowledge that God's emotions are perfect and beyond our human understanding.
Limited by personal beliefs:
Parents may use their own beliefs and convictions as a measuring stick for God's character.
If they hold a certain moral standard or adhere to specific theological interpretations, they may assume that God's thoughts and intentions must align with their own.
This limitation fails to recognize that God's ways are higher than our own and that His wisdom surpasses our limited understanding.
Limited by subjective experiences:
Parents often draw conclusions about God based on their own life experiences.
They may believe that if they have faced suffering or hardships, God must be distant, and if they were in His Love, they wouldn't experience such suffering.
Conversely, if they have experienced blessings or answered prayers, they may assume that God always acts in a specific way when they do what they are doing at the time of blessing.
This limitation fails to grasp the complexity of God's plans and His ability to work in mysterious ways that transcend our finite understanding. God is NOT dependent on us, He acts as He Wills, we are fully dependent on Him though.
Limited by human perspective:
Parents, like all humans, have a limited perspective influenced by cultural, societal, and personal biases.
When they attempt to define God based solely on their own worldview, they overlook the vastness of His divine perspective. This limitation prevents them from fully grasping the depth and complexity of God's character and intentions.
Biblical instances that demonstrate God's actions don't align with human expectation:
The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16):
In this parable, Jesus tells the story of a landowner who hired workers at different times throughout the day. At the end of the day, the landowner paid all the workers the same wage, regardless of the number of hours they had worked. This parable challenges the human expectation of fairness and equal recompense, highlighting God's abundant grace and generosity.
The Crucifixion of Jesus (Luke 23:26-49):
The crucifixion of Jesus is a powerful example of God's actions seemingly contradicting human expectations. Many expected the Messiah to come as a triumphant king, overthrowing the oppressors and establishing an earthly kingdom. However, Jesus endured suffering, humiliation, and death on the cross, which was initially difficult for his followers to comprehend. Yet, through His sacrifice, God brought about redemption and salvation for humanity.
The Story of Joseph (Genesis 37-50):
The story of Joseph showcases how God's plans can unfold in unexpected ways. Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers, falsely accused, and imprisoned. However, through these trials, God was working behind the scenes to exalt Joseph and eventually save his family and the entire nation of Egypt from famine. Despite the hardships Joseph faced, God used his experiences for a greater purpose.
The Conversion of Saul (Acts 9:1-19):
Saul, later known as the apostle Paul, was a zealous persecutor of the early Christian church. However, on the road to Damascus, he encountered a blinding light and heard the voice of Jesus. This encounter completely transformed Saul's life, turning him into one of the most influential figures in spreading the message of Christ. Saul's conversion demonstrates how God's transformative power can work in unexpected ways, even in the lives of those who seem opposed to Him.