refiner:
In Romans 9 vs 16...so then it is not of him that willeth,nor of him that runneth,but of God that sheweth mercy.

That means God is selective of whom to show mercy to,why that?...are we not all his creatures?...we can see this in the case of jacob and esau...he showed mercy to jacob unlike esau...

Peter and judas iscariot...peter was showed mercy but judas was doomed to die...

Saul and david....

And lots of biblical cases...

Not everyone will receive the mercy of God...some are doomed to die no matter how many years spent on the earth...God spares only those he wish to and destroy others...

Little wonders why someone will commit a particular sin,will go scot free but someone else that commit that same sin might die.....

So doesnt it mean that God is a partial God?...state your opinion without insults...

hopefulLandlord:


I thought I was the only Nigerian that loves that song lol, it felt so weird as no other Nigerian I know likes the song; infact, I know someone who thinks the song is like a burial ceremony song

its a relief meeting another person that likes the song, makes my music choices less bizarre and more normal

refiner:


Exactly my point...why love certain people more than others?...we all are his handwork...right?

refiner:

Thanks for your contribution...but this is far from my question...i believe in d existence of God...hun

stamapro:
wil prefer 2 clarify u,by talking it ova, wat u asked has reasons y is like dat

repogirl:
God doesn't destroy some and save others. Everyone can tap into God's mercy if one simply understands how abundant the mercy of God is.

Judas sinned and his guilty conscience led him to kill himself, he didn't understand that God is a forgiving one who absolves of all our sins whereas Peter knew he did wrong and cried for forgiveness.

Even David, whenever he sinned always cried to God for forgiveness while in Sauls case, he believed he was already a condemned man, forsaken by God.

Note that even if ones sins have been forgiven, most sins still have their repercussions. It's not God that does it, it's just the way life is. That one person sins or commits a crime and gets away with it doesn't mean he wouldn't face it's repercussions one way or another later, even after forgiveness of Sins.

After all it is stated clearly that we reap what we sow. So God destroys no one. We humans are the products of the choices we make.

Also, that verse you quoted has absolutely nothing to do with Gods partiality. The verse simply means it's not.by our power or might, but by God who assists us in what we are doing.

Billyonaire:


I do too, I know you are searching for God in the skies, but have you ever wondered if God is hidden in you ? For millions of years, humans have searched for God in the skies but never to be found. Why not look into you ?

You accept the fact that Jehovah has acted partially and malevolent sometimes. I respect Jehovah, he created us from his Image, but trust me, he does not have the qualities you expect of a God, because he is clearly not.

At the core of every life, in the Core of me, in the core of Jehovah, in the core of all entity lies the Source of All. That is God. But if you choose to call Jehovah God, then why are you so confused about his malevolent nature ? He has multiple personality, which is why he was banished from the Orion Constellation and given rulership over Earth, and now you are complaining. Enjoy your worship, for he is your Lord God.

frank317:

U said God is not partial but went ahead to say he shows mercy to whomever he pleases, not to all. Isn't that partiality?



Ya right.. some are dead some are alive, as they all breathing the same air? Is that not partial?

Besides how does the presence of air show that God is merciful. He created humans and thought air was necessary for their survival and u say that makes him merciful.
So because petrol was made as a necessity for car to move well that mean humans are merciful to cars for making petrol?

alexialin:
@ refiner, God exists.. He's not partial at all. We live in a wicked dreadful world, that's why God allows us to go through some moulding which u will think is suffering. God is building up for a battle ahead. And he's trying to make u stronger, not doubt him.
Unless u change this mindset of yours and accept u are in a training field. My dear the future will be bleak.
Embrace God, and learn from what u are going through
It's meant to make u stronger and wiser.
Don't resign your fate and future into great despair. It won't help u.

Am a witness of God' s favour.. But I went through hot scalding furnace to get to this point.. I nearly fell by the way side, but thank God I picked myself up and continued the race. Cause we are going through a journey, which will definitely come to an end at the right time.
Because I turned back to God, my life took a drastic turn into somewhere brighter and rosy.
Don't loose hope yet. Be strong. The end of your doubts is closer than u think.
God always come thru at the end.

frank317:

If it is the spirit of death that is responsible for taking life, shouldn't he be the one we should thank him for not taking our own?
Why are we thanking God instead when he has watched the spirit of death kill millions or billions over the years without stopping it. God should over come spirit of death then we will look at history, see that spirit of death had actually gone, trust me, the way i will thank God eh, he will be feeling glike kemen when he won head of house in big brother Naija.


Glad this is coming from the same u who is asking me to thank God for being alive.
Why are we thanking God for this miserable life when he has better plans for us after death. Shouldn't we be begging him to kill us all and hasten our passage to meet him biko

refiner:


I sense a mocking tone...isokay sha...thanks for ur opinion...

2dugged:
in as much as I know my state of mind right now might be off cos my pregnant neighbour just died in my arms as at 10 :57 PM, with all the prayers, I watched her convulse while her mother and others went to look for a car to take her to the hospital, I just don't don't know if only certain people's prayers are meant to be answered

2dugged:
in as much as I know my state of mind right now might be off cos my pregnant neighbour just died in my arms as at 10 :57 PM, with all the prayers, I watched her convulse while her mother and others went to look for a car to take her to the hospital, I just don't don't know if only certain people's prayers are meant to be answered

repogirl:
God doesn't destroy some and save others. Everyone can tap into God's mercy if one simply understands how abundant the mercy of God is. Not everyone, there are people God will never show mercy to if they beg him or not. google it

Judas sinned and his guilty conscience led him to kill himself, he didn't understand that God is a forgiving one who absolves of all our sins whereas Peter knew he did wrong and cried for forgiveness. Judas was destined to betray Jesus, it was written even before his existence and it came to past so that the prophecy can begin

Even David, whenever he sinned always cried to God for forgiveness while in Sauls case, he believed he was already a condemned man, forsaken by God. where in the bible dis Saul ever thought he was condemned? God took away his spirit and gave him a disturbing one

Note that even if ones sins have been forgiven, most sins still have their repercussions. It's not God that does it, it's just the way life is. That one person sins or commits a crime and gets away with it doesn't mean he wouldn't face it's repercussions one way or another later, even after forgiveness of Sins.

After all it is stated clearly that we reap what we sow. So God destroys no one[b]hmmmm.... what about all the Israelite enemies?[/b]. We humans are the products of the choices we make.

Also, that verse you quoted has absolutely nothing to do with Gods partiality. The verse simply means it's not.by our power or might, but by God who assists us in what we are doing.

refiner:
In Romans 9 vs 16...so then it is not of him that willeth,nor of him that runneth,but of God that sheweth mercy.

That means God is selective of whom to show mercy to,why that?...are we not all his creatures?...we can see this in the case of jacob and esau...he showed mercy to jacob unlike esau...

Peter and judas iscariot...peter was showed mercy but judas was doomed to die...

Saul and david....

And lots of biblical cases...

Not everyone will receive the mercy of God...some are doomed to die no matter how many years spent on the earth...God spares only those he wish to and destroy others...

Little wonders why someone will commit a particular sin,will go scot free but someone else that commit that same sin might die.....

So doesnt it mean that God is a partial God?...state your opinion without insults...

herald9:

Oh mehn!

Why didn't you guys rush her to the hospital, then pray later?
This is terribly sad.

herald9:

Oh mehn!

Why didn't you guys rush her to the hospital, then pray later?
This is terribly sad.

otemanuduno:
Everything you said revolves around Yahweh. And if that is how Yahweh behaves, then no doubt Yahweh is a partial god. Allah his friend is no better-that one is violent and evil too. Mazda also is not too good. OP, rejoice for the evil gods are currently being held in a spiritual cage.

refiner:


I'm all eyes hun..

oyetpel:

My gosh, so terrible. My condolences, i don't wish this kind of tragedy on anyone.

refiner:
In Romans 9 vs 16...so then it is not of him that willeth,nor of him that runneth,but of God that sheweth mercy.

That means God is selective of whom to show mercy to,why that?...are we not all his creatures?...we can see this in the case of jacob and esau...he showed mercy to jacob unlike esau...

Peter and judas iscariot...peter was showed mercy but judas was doomed to die...

Saul and david....

And lots of biblical cases...

Not everyone will receive the mercy of God...some are doomed to die no matter how many years spent on the earth...God spares only those he wish to and destroy others...

Little wonders why someone will commit a particular sin,will go scot free but someone else that commit that same sin might die.....

So doesnt it mean that God is a partial God?...state your opinion without insults...

oyetpel:
He is not partial, but am still troubled by Jacob and Esau.

Both of them were never born yet Esau was condemned in the wound, we doesn't know how he will behave or any other thing he was just condemned.

But God is all knowing. Of the other examples you gave, i think it has to do with Character and your attitude towards Jehovah for him to show you mercy.

But Esau never had the chance, poor foetus.

herald9:

Oh mehn!

Why didn't you guys rush her to the hospital, then pray later?
This is terribly sad.

onyii255:


I just realised that this demented illiterate feels that commenting on a topic makes it his blog...

Olodo rabata...

Beta go and learn how to speak english...

Op sori for derailing ur thread with this...

refiner:
In Romans 9 vs 16...so then it is not of him that willeth,nor of him that runneth,but of God that sheweth mercy.

That means God is selective of whom to show mercy to,why that?...are we not all his creatures?...we can see this in the case of jacob and esau...he showed mercy to jacob unlike esau...

Peter and judas iscariot...peter was showed mercy but judas was doomed to die...

Saul and david....

And lots of biblical cases...

Not everyone will receive the mercy of God...some are doomed to die no matter how many years spent on the earth...God spares only those he wish to and destroy others...

Little wonders why someone will commit a particular sin,will go scot free but someone else that commit that same sin might die.....

So doesnt it mean that God is a partial God?...state your opinion without insults...

RealHaute:
Refiner too has been bitten. Chai! Your thought-process is carnal. You have to enter a higher real of wisdom to understand. You just want to sound cool. Issorait!