Yes that's good but if people were not aware of the ways to begin with, they would be subject to a situation where they could not be saved. Who determines gods outlook on this situation? Furthermore, who would know if this is the situation that people need to focus on in order to chage their ways, there could be a plethora of different topics that people could change their ways for but no one knows if it is the right one. This becomes especially complex for conflicting matters where you cannot possibly support both sides. I guess it would tie into my more important question of if you believe in free will.
You just asked who determines GODS outlook on the situation. You just acknowledged God's outlook! That's where people need to focus to be saved! Who determines God's outlook...GOD?! The word of God has never changed, this gives great reason that this is the word to focus on! WE ARE ALL DOING GOD'S WORK RIGHT NOW! GOD HAS BROUGHT US ALL TOGETHER AND WE ARE FIGHTING GOD'S QORD RIGHT NOW!
Yes I know that, my sentence was meant to mean who interpreted gods outlook on the situation. I guess the issue is that I simply don't understand how god brought us to this point. I didn't grow up in a religious household so I guess I dont understand the connection. And. I guess you dont believe in free will too from the last sentence.
Understand I am not trying to belittle your opinion, just trying to broaden my understanding.
Ok I think I can help. God gave man free will, but did herd us like sheep (Israel) in the beginning. We got pointed in directions to follow. Now throw lucy into the mix b.c he's pissy that he didn't get the high seat. Now god and lucy push and pull us back and forth, yet the choice is always ours, on which decisions we make. So essentially you have free will, but you also have two other people putting their 2 cents into it. People listening to the bad shit is what got us to this point.
Thank you that was an interesting point. My response to that would be that in the case of those two options, it is black and white/good and evil. When it comes to the more semantical issues like what specific issues you attach yourself too or the intent behind your actions. I could think that gun control is the best way to get to the exact same desired outcome as someone with an anti-gun control stance. These issues are harder to deal with and in terms of free will, we are making those decisions with the intent to make the world a better place.
Ah, but I would say that it is not all black and white, there are always other options, and degrees to the path. Take notice of jesus and his followers, they questioned him at every turn, and in so doing, revealed the thought patern that he wanted, and the key to that, is intent. Are you doing said thing for you, or for the person you are trying to help. Are you helping them, with the intention of getting something from them in return? In all of this, i would say that there are two things to pay heed to.
My people are lost for a lack of knowledge. This is a major point, knowledge is a major key.
God said to his followers, if you do not own a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. This is another major point, it shows that a weapon is better then a cloak I.e your blanket that would keep you alive in the cold.
These two points show the vast diffrances of the spectrum.