Yesterday I saw a post by I believe an
MK in France. Not my friend and unknown to me. I wanted to answer
but needed to think and now cannot find it. This may not be seen by
her. But her two most asked questions Non believing Christians when
she spoke to them about Christ were something to this effect
- How can God demand our praise and adoration. He seems to be a super narcissist and
- God is mean. He throws those who don't submit to his demands into hell.
If one creates a great thing that can
only work properly if all the specifications for that creation were
followed, would that not be something that creator would like to be
praised for. i.e. an Airplane. I have a true story of someone
who got distracted while working on a small plane engine and failed
to properly tighten a screw in the engine ( I believe was the
problem) That plane went out and crashed
killing I believe it was 5 passengers.
That engine failed because of not
following the specifications to make the plane fly properly. Did the
creator of that plane throw those passengers to death? No, They
died because the plane was not properly maintenance.
God doesn't throw us into hell. We go
to hell because by not being in connection with Him, we cannot
function correctly and “hell” is the result.
God doesn't insist we adore him. He
tells us he loves our praise. I personally have NEVER met anyone
who didn't want to be praised for some accomplishment they have
achieved. They don't demand it but the praise certainly gives them
joy. Our praise, and love and obedience to God's specifications on
how we, his creation will best flourish is part of his joy. And He
has a right to be honored for the amazing creations He has made, in
us and for us.
I love Him and Praise him daily that even though I
have failed He still have made a way for me to be HIS child. It is
not a demand, it is an honor and joy and great reward.
