Wouldn't how you interpret a particular type of response from Him also depend upon "How" you also perceive how God reasons?
At what point do the things which come 'Out" from "All" that is within you then align with and define the things God declares are the results of His goodness?
John 3:21
But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God."
NIV
This same mind that has systematically convinced itself that God WANTS not only to be a mystery because He is GOD, but also 'Remain" a mystery in the hearts and minds of men throughout their tenure here.
How does that square with the thought of earnestly seeking God as well the how a Believer in God then perceives when God is also pleased with the earnestness of our seeking Him out?
Men love analogies such as 'Is the glass half full or half empty" or maybe "United we stand and divided we fall", yet when does this same guided reasoning get applied to the likened consideration also found in Mark 12:29?
What happens if men were to begin with the the thought "The Lord Our God is One"? Where then would we individually find ourselves in another day and along the lines of any talking point?
Doesn't the knowing that God is "One" factor into our reasoning at any point along our individual time line?
Unfortunately it does but usually as if pertains to "Self" and the matter of importance of our souls "Opinion" of self. Do we then discount our own conversion at the risk of losing our own soul? No!
How important then does the One Spirit of God acting out as if ONE then become when His people migrate back to Him see themselves a though MANY meaning ALL different? How does that square with the thought of One He (God) desires to be mutually understood among ALL mankind?
In terms of being boxed in, how long before this earth becomes so crowded the inhabitants then find no where else to run to?
In terms of fight or flight and as long as man has and can maintain the ability to take the God given life of another, in his mind he'll always has options.
What is the "Full" measure of Christ? And who is it that gets to determine when this "Full" measure has been obtained?
How does one find themselves welcomed into the consideration which concerns Christ?
How much does the "Knowledge of Christ" that can ONLY be found IN Him also find "Itself" within the spiritual walls of His Kingdom?
Is it always going to a matter of who is willing and the said "THEM"?
How is it possible for the children of God to "Come OUT from among them"?
John 5:28-30
"Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out — those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned.
NIV
And who is the "You" the words of God state now holds the secrets to the Kingdom of Heaven?
Matt 13:11
He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
NIV
Mark 12:29
"The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'
The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."
NIV
Are we without excuse in that we have no example to follow?
Heb 11:5-6
For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
NIV
The thick question in the air is, How do we come to "Know" this God, for what purpose and that without recognizing the One He sent so that we CAN come in order to know Him?
How can we know if we can't hear Him and How can we hear Him if we fail to believe Him?
John 17:1-4
"Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him.
Now this is eternal life : that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.
NIV
Meaning a concise transfer of information which requires very little commentary in order to substantiate your "Personal" findings as a matter of fact?
Many things and in many differing "Ways" somehow find their way into a man, yet what comes out of a man?
What some consider to be good and others not so good has everything to do with Godliness. If we'll truly hear what Our savior has said in that "Only God is good" is it any wonder why many squabble over all that is considered to be "Good"?
Why a divide when trying to establish the boundaries of all that is also considered to be "Good"?
Some try and simplify this process as IF the battle of Good versus evil, yet in this said "Defining" process are we not also attempting to determine all that God is? And that which is or is NOT from within the depths of ourselves?
Some of the most clarifying words in terms of what evil truly is I've heard come from the mouths of those who say they believe and are IN Christ, yet does that define who He is?
What makes such thing seem so evil when we do see these things manifest from a said "Believer"?
Most Christians when pressed for their position on the influence(s) of evil truly believe the demonic "Realm" has NO influence upon them (post confession) once they've purposed they have been "Saved"?
Is it only when the "Source" of such words and actions then get weighed?
As if the source of those things that come out of the confines of a personage as we each consider all that "Good" truly is from one day or generation to the next?
Why does any said "Law" become despised? Is it only when the "Law Makers" don't abide by those same laws? When does prejudice set in whenever WE decide justice should have prevailed?
Isn't it when the "Top" doesn't also conform and abide by those those "Same" Laws they've put in place?
Isa 5:20-21
Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light
and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.
NIV
And that for the sake what we want others to ALSO believe?
How much of a Christians readiness to give their testimony has to do ONLY with the words they speak?
Mark 7:14-15
Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, "Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. Nothing outside a man can make him 'unclean' by going into him. Rather, it is what comes out of a man that makes him 'unclean.'"
NIV
Why is it that men who seem more than willing to lay hold of and accept the results of their own "Imperfection" in the sight of God will almost immediately turn and ignore that same revelation they are imperfect anytime they do fail Because they've acted outwardly "Without" God?
When will they find they've been fueled by the notion "It can't be done" and that as if without the Grace of God?
I won't expound in depth here on the paramount topic the Mercy and Grace of God, yet in my own perception I can see where many have transposed the two.
How can one "Realize and then find the Grace of God without "First" having discovered His mercy shown?
I often wonder how much has been accomplished in the minds of men "Because" of the potency of the notion which suggest "It can't be done", yet even greater how much of what has been done as if the direct result of that suggestion that is also Justified by way of and through the Grace of the Lord?
The all encompassing words we say we believe tell us that Jesus came to His own, yet they rejected Him.
How well does that conclusion then sit and dine with the thought, they didn't recognize Him ONLY because they didn't "Know" Him? Even further to suggest the broader scope of God's intentions, "My sheep Hear My voice"?
Many try to let themselves of the hook by saying, "Yes, but God hardened their hearts and they're NOT to blame for what they did"?
Is that only to somehow accommodate the thoughts and conclusions on behalf of God you've assessed and made about yourself?
John 8:45-47
Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me! Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don't you believe me?
He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God."
NIV
John 18:37
"You are a king, then!" said Pilate.
Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king.
In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me."
NIV
I don't know if you've ever considered the circumstances concerning the presentation of "Truth" this way, yet in order for Pilot to "Hear" the truth from Jesus as though "The King" wouldn't Pilot also have had to accept the terms of this Kings "Sovereignty" in order for him to then "See" Jesus at minimum as though One sent from God?
Was Jesus NOT observed for who He truly was because of the "How and Why" His humbled circumstance(s) were interpreted before Pilot?
Pilot was not only played a part of the "Telling" of the coming of Christ, but he was also "In and an active component of the actual telling of the event of Christ' immediate presence here in the earth".
In terms of vicariously living through another person, how would "You" find Christ in that moment IF you were Pilot?
Heb 2:15-18
For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham's descendants.
For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. 18
Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
NIV
Are you one that seems to suffer only AFTER being tempted or while in the midst of being tempted? If only after what would that suggest?
Have you concluded it's only your "Known" imperfection being tested Or is it the presence of "Christ In you" that continues being tested by those that are the "Enemies" of God?
Far too many choose to perceive trials and temptation as if they ONLY have to do with the capabilities of all that imperfection is. The same shaped and formed specimen of imperfection who are then are being taught and in turn learn how to "Fall In Love with that whole Idea"?
How much of self have we truly seen by way of such an exercise? At what point does this exercise called life then "Become" about the claim of Christ In You?
Once again the recycled question and in precise concise terms, "Who is the King" and ruler over "What"?
In terms of vicariously living through another, if we only see such letters written to "THEM" how can we see as if the one intended to "Learn" from the things they also suffered?
Are you attempting to purify yourself, or is it in the knowledge that continues to Inform you about the effects of "Christ In You" which then results as the purifying thought that saves you each and every day?
Don't allow "Self" to reign within you as if the justifying "Righteousness" that is also "Found" acceptable to the Lord that also initially created You to be in His likeness.
Prov 12:26
A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
NIV
Titus 2:11-15
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.
It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope — the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority.
Do not let anyone despise you.
NIV
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