Free Will and Heaven

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    Sooner28posted 11 years ago

    If it's true that human beings must have free will because God doesn't want us to be robots, what is the role of free will once a believer enters heaven?  Can I choose to stop worshiping God?

    1. paradigmsearch profile image59
      paradigmsearchposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      According to most religions, no. Of course, religion is man-made. So there is a very good probability that it is wrong.

    2. A Troubled Man profile image58
      A Troubled Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      God doesn't offer free will, He only offers the chance to become a robot by issuing an ultimatum; worship and obey Me or suffer eternal hellfire.

      It is only by rejecting completely that ultimatum and belief in such a God that would issue it can we attain any semblance of free will.

    3. kess profile image58
      kessposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      absolute freedom is true worship of God
      bondage is not understanding this.

      with  freedom is  understanding from which comes the wisdom to know why freedom is better than bondage and why bondage for a while, works for the purposes of freedom.

      So those with absolute freedom knows both freedom and bondage works towards the purpose of worship, while those in bondage do not understand such things.

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        riddle666posted 11 years agoin reply to this

        Freedom from the bondage is the uncorrupted wisdom god is offering.  But the offering is unknown as the known is hidden. And the knowledge of the unknown and the liberation of bondage make the relief of freedom which makes bondage worthwhile.

        1. kess profile image58
          kessposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          When the offering in known there is nothing unknown...
          and that man's bondage is only to freedom

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            riddle666posted 11 years agoin reply to this

            When the known remains unknown what can man do?
            But freedom is the bondage that brings chains and the the wisdom that breaks brings with it the chains of ignorance.

      2. wilderness profile image88
        wildernessposted 11 years agoin reply to this

        Absolute freedom is the requirement to perform a particular action (worship) and bondage is not understanding that?

        You have a very twisted logical chain, here, Kess.

        1. kess profile image58
          kessposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          yep it will appear so to most...

          The logic where the up and the down is seen as two different things but then united as one...

          You will understand when that logic becomes you.

          1. Jerami profile image59
            Jeramiposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            agree   ...  All things are one      but it is our nature to disect "IT" in our attempt to understand ??

            This too is an illusion of our own creation.    I Think?

          2. wilderness profile image88
            wildernessposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            It seems far more likely that I will "understand" when I forego the use of logic and reason, believing what makes me feel good instead and declaring that it is truth.

            Many people do just that, and live quite happily with belief instead of knowledge, but it is not for everyone.

            1. kess profile image58
              kessposted 11 years agoin reply to this

              You explore what you will,
              Ignore what you will,
              in the end you will be you
              Whatsoever you maybe.

      3. A Troubled Man profile image58
        A Troubled Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

        I must be in bondage, I don't understand a word you're saying.

        1. kess profile image58
          kessposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          Yes you are in bondage
          because you believe that you are free
          Truly accept that you are bondage
          then you begin to see.

          1. A Troubled Man profile image58
            A Troubled Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            The bondage has nothing to do with my freedom and everything to do with the gibberish you're spouting.

            1. kess profile image58
              kessposted 11 years agoin reply to this

              Ahhh I see...
              Youre fluent in gibberish
              I was at my wits end finding one person who understood that language.

              Well let continue our discourse.

              1. A Troubled Man profile image58
                A Troubled Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                Sorry, but I don't understand gibberish at all, could you please translate into plain English?

            2. HattieMattieMae profile image61
              HattieMattieMaeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

              Let me help you out here Troubleman you addicted to anything, abusive towards anyone, verbally, physically, emotionally, or spiritually. Maybe perhaps pornography, or other anger problems. lol These are all considered bondages when you can't escape the behavior and habits you've chosen. Or a way of lifestyle.

              1. A Troubled Man profile image58
                A Troubled Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                Last time I checked (milliseconds ago), those problems weren't part of my 'way of lifestyle'. Maybe my problem is that I don't have those problems. Curious paradox.

    4. calynbana profile image77
      calynbanaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Not free will. Free choice. It is very different. We have the ability to make choices given the natural laws, our circumstances, our genetics, and our upbringing. Not the ability to do as we will regardless of circumstance.

      A child born into an abusive family cannot will themselves to be rid of their childhood trauma and memories. But they can choose to use them in a positive manner.

      When we reach heaven we have made the choice to be with God. Once we make that choice we cannot unmake it, and the way heaven is described we won't want to.

      We get to choose over the course of our lifetime, do we want to be with God, or do we want to be separate from God. God will respect our choice, but once we make it and judgement is passed we cannot change our minds. To be with God is what is described as Heaven. To be separate from God is what is described as Hell.

      1. A Troubled Man profile image58
        A Troubled Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

        Its hilarious that you believe that is a actually a choice when it is nothing more than an ultimatum, one that is very similar to having a gun pointed at your head. Believe in God or go to Hell. That is an ultimatum, not a choice.

        1. calynbana profile image77
          calynbanaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          No it is like telling a homeless person that they can live in your house, or they can choose not to. It is a choice. Maybe not one people like, but a choice none the less.

          1. A Troubled Man profile image58
            A Troubled Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Nonsense, your example is not the same thing at all. The homeless person is not sent to a lake of fire for not living in the house.

            1. calynbana profile image77
              calynbanaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

              Oh dear. We have different perspectives on Hell.

              1. A Troubled Man profile image58
                A Troubled Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                No, you have a different perspective than what religion explains Hell to be.

                1. calynbana profile image77
                  calynbanaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                  I don't care what religions describe hell to be. Religions are man made and often twisted. I care what God describes Hell to be. That is very different.

                  1. A Troubled Man profile image58
                    A Troubled Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                    Ah, so you have had Hell personally revealed to you by God?

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            Rad Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            No no no, it's like telling a homeless person they can live in your house or die a most painful death.

    5. Chris Neal profile image77
      Chris Nealposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      What people miss is that when you're in Heaven, you are literally in God's presence all the time, unfiltered and unvarnished. Why would you stop believing in God at that point? If you truly didn't want to believe in God, you wouldn't be in Heaven.

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        Rad Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

        It's not that we don't want to believe in God. Everyone wants to live eternity in a loving environment, but just because I want it doesn't make it so. I also want to be six feet tall with a full head of hair, but that is simply not the case. Reality bites, but it's reality.

        1. Chris Neal profile image77
          Chris Nealposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          Okay, but I was responding directly to the question posed, which was to ask if we can choose to stop worshipping God once we're in Heaven.

          The short answer is no, but that would have been a bit, ah, antisocial to just give the one word answer.

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            Rad Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            agreed. oops.

  2. janesix profile image60
    janesixposted 11 years ago

    where in the bible does it say we have free will? I am curious.

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      Sooner28posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      You tell me.  I'm not a christian, but many christians constantly tell me I have free will.

      1. janesix profile image60
        janesixposted 11 years agoin reply to this

        I am a Christian and I haven't read anything like that in the Bible. I could be wrong, but it appears that everything depends on God's will, not ours.

      2. Disappearinghead profile image59
        Disappearingheadposted 11 years agoin reply to this

        Exactly. I've never seen any passage in the bible where man is quoted as having a free will.

        Many neuro scientist types believe that all our decisions are actually made in the sub-concious before it chooses to make our conscious mind aware of them. If that's the case, nobody has free will as our minds are made up for us in advance.

  3. paradigmsearch profile image59
    paradigmsearchposted 11 years ago

    And I'm not going to follow this thread...

  4. rocketjsqu profile image78
    rocketjsquposted 11 years ago

    You could, but you won't.  You will still have the choice, but you will also have a much greater understanding of who God is and why he deserves that worship, and therefore won't have any desire to exercise that choice.  Satan was in heaven before he was exiled to earth.  God allowed him the choice.  The same opportunities still apply to everyone else.  Once the great controversy has fully been played out, everyone who has access to heaven will know why God deserves our worship and the repercussions of choosing otherwise will be fully revealed.

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      Sooner28posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      "deserves worship."  No one deserves worship!  Do you think so little of yourself that you would base your entire existence on worshiping your creator?

      1. bBerean profile image59
        bBereanposted 11 years agoin reply to this

        I know you didn't ask me, but I would love to answer.  I don't think little of myself compared to other people.  I am nothing compared to God however.  Does He deserve worship?  Absolutely, so as long as you mean do I think so little of myself compared to God, put me in the yes column please!

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          Sooner28posted 11 years agoin reply to this

          That's fine.  I have no problem with anyone jumping in and giving their opinion.  It's why I start provocative forum posts.  I like discussions and rational arguments.

          Why, in your opinion, does God deserve worship?

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          Rad Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          Why would a God demand worship? Do you demand worship from your pet? I personally demand respect from my pet, but I don't demand it from my children. From them I would like to think I get it, but I don't demand it. I demand it from my dog because be is better behaved when he knows what he pecking order is. Is that what your god thinks of you? There is a difference between worship and respect.

          1. bBerean profile image59
            bBereanposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            You go on and on about "demand," but you added that.  God deserves worship but you are free to have nothing to do with Him.  So why all the interest in a God you are certain does not exist?

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              Rad Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

              From what I understand one can't get into heaven without his worship, so he demands worship, just like  Santa demanding good behaviour or you get no presents.

              Why all the interest? Because I'm fascinated that some people are willing to worship something that has yet to be detected and I want to know why, but recently I believe jonnycomelately has given me the answer. Thanks Jonny.

      2. rocketjsqu profile image78
        rocketjsquposted 11 years agoin reply to this

        Worship of God in Christianity is different than that of other religions.  Since I am not an expert on religion by any means, I can only share how I feel.

        You're absolutely right, no "one" deserves worship if they are human.  But God is not simply some"one".  God is an omnipotent supernatural being who provides you with the very energy that keeps your heat beating and your lungs breathing.  Without Him we would cease to exist. 

        As a Christian, God does deserve worship.  He provides the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the ground we walk upon.  Without Him there would be no life, or for that matter, anything at all.  He deserves worship as an expression of our gratitude for creating us, and everything that surrounds us.   

        It has nothing to do with how I feel about myself or anyone else.  Its purpose is to recognize God for who He is.

        1. A Troubled Man profile image58
          A Troubled Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          LOL! Sorry, but biology and chemistry would show that to be little more than a childish belief.

          1. rocketjsqu profile image78
            rocketjsquposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            LOL! Exactly the kind of comment I would expect from you.

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          Rad Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          You feel God deserves worship because he demands worship. By definition anyone who demands worship has a very serious character flaw. This doesn't add up well to the God you choose to worship.

  5. teacherjoe52 profile image62
    teacherjoe52posted 11 years ago

    When we get to Heaven we will be filled with joy and a deep desire to worship God with love.

  6. safiq ali patel profile image68
    safiq ali patelposted 11 years ago

    We human beings are supposedly born free and our free will is put to the test. I think most religions would say that we are born free but the test of our lives is to do with our free will as god himself would have us do. If we had our free will over to mighty god and do with our lives that good that god requires us to do we stand a better chance of going to heaven. Those of us who throw our free will away and live life selfishly or do bad things with our freedom lose our chance to go to heaven and the end of our lives and go to hell instead. This is the test of free will as some religions, leaders and scholors and people through history have described.

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      Rad Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      So we have free will, but if we choose to use it we are in trouble with your God, so we really don't have it. Kind of like the mafia saying, give me your money or well kill you. You could say no, but...

      1. rocketjsqu profile image78
        rocketjsquposted 11 years agoin reply to this

        If you choose God out of fear...don't bother.  God doesn't want you to worship Him out of fear...He wants you to worship him out of love.  Your argument is the same one Satan had with God over 2000 yrs. ago..."Hey God, your rules are unfair!  I don't have to listen to You, I'm gonna do it my way."  And thus we have the great controversy being played out...Is God a "just" God, and is what He expects from us fair?   This is the real question behind every argument about Gods requests.

        1. Mark Knowles profile image58
          Mark Knowlesposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          Sadly - the bible says differently. Do you guys ever try reading this book? wink

          Genesis

          22:12 "Do not lay a hand on the boy," he said. "Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son."
          Exodus

          1:21 And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own.

          14:31 And when the Israelites saw the great power the Lord displayed against the Egyptians, the people feared the Lord and put their trust in him and in Moses his servant.

          20:18 When the people saw the thunder and lightning and heard the trumpet and saw the mountain in smoke, they trembled with fear. They stayed at a distance and said to Moses, "Speak to us yourself and we will listen. But do not have God speak to us or we will die."

          20:20 Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning."
          Leviticus

          19:14 "'Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I am the Lord.

          25:17 Do not take advantage of each other, but fear your God. I am the Lord your God.
          Deuteronomy

          5:29 Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever!

          6:1,2 These are the commands, decrees and laws the Lord your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the Lord your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life.

          6:13 Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name.

          6:24 The Lord commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear the Lord our God, so that we might always prosper and be kept alive, as is the case today.

          9:19 I feared the anger and wrath of the Lord, for he was angry enough with you to destroy you. But again the Lord listened to me.

          10:12-13 And now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to observe the Lord's commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good?

          10:20 Fear the Lord your God and serve him. Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name.

          31:12 Assemble the people--men, women and children, and the aliens living in your towns--so they can listen and learn to fear the Lord your God and follow carefully all the words of this law.

          31:13 Their children, who do not know this law, must hear it and learn to fear the Lord your God as long as you live in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess."
          Joshua

          4:23,24 For the Lord your God dried up the Jordan before you until you had crossed over. The Lord your God did to the Jordan just what he had done to the Red Sea when he dried it up before us until we had crossed over. He did this so that all the peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the Lord is powerful and so that you might always fear the Lord your God."

          24:14 "Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord.
          1Samuel

          12:14,15 If you fear the Lord and serve and obey him and do not rebel against his commands, and if both you and the king who reigns over you follow the Lord your God--good! But if you do not obey the Lord, and if you rebel against his commands, his hand will be against you, as it was against your fathers.

          12:24 But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.
          2Samuel

          23:3-4 The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: 'When one rules over men in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God,

          23:4 he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings the grass from the earth.'
          1Chronicles

          16:25-26 For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.
          2Chronicles

          17:9,10 They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the Lord; they went around to all the towns of Judah and taught the people. The fear of the Lord fell on all the kingdoms of the lands surrounding Judah, so that they did not make war with Jehoshaphat.

          20:29 The fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the countries when they heard how the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel.
          Nehemiah

          5:9 So I continued, "What you are doing is not right. Shouldn't you walk in the fear of our God to avoid the reproach of our Gentile enemies?
          Job

          1:1 In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil.

          1:8-9 Then the Lord said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil." "Does Job fear God for nothing?" Satan replied.

          2:3 Then the Lord said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil. And he still maintains his integrity, though you incited me against him to ruin him without any reason."

          23:13-15 "But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? He does whatever he pleases. He carries out his decree against me, and many such plans he still has in store. That is why I am terrified before him; when I think of all this, I fear him.

          28:28 And he said to man, 'The fear of the Lord--that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.'"
          Psalms

          2:11 Serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling.

          15:1-4 Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, ... who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the Lord,

          19:9 The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether righteous.

          22:23 You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! Revere him, all you descendants of Israel!

          25:12-14 Who, then, is the man that fears the Lord? He will instruct him in the way chosen for him. He will spend his days in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.

          31:19 How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you.

          33:8-9 Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere him. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.

          33:18-19 But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.

          34:7-11 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

          36:1-2 An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes. For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much to detect or hate his sin.

          40:3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.

          52:5-7 Surely God will bring you down to everlasting ruin: He will snatch you up and tear you from your tent; he will uproot you from the land of the living. The righteous will see and fear; they will laugh at him, saying, "Here now is the man who did not make God his stronghold but trusted in his great wealth and grew strong by destroying others!"

          55:18-19 He ransoms me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me. God, who is enthroned forever, will hear them and afflict them - men who never change their ways and have no fear of God.

          60:4 But for those who fear you, you have raised a banner to be unfurled against the bow.

          61:5 For you have heard my vows, O God; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

          65:8 Those living far away fear your wonders; where morning dawns and evening fades you call forth songs of joy.

          76:7-8 You alone are to be feared. Who can stand before you when you are angry? From heaven you pronounced judgment, and the land feared and was quiet -

          76:11-12 Make vows to the Lord your God and fulfill them; let all the neighboring lands bring gifts to the One to be feared. He breaks the spirit of rulers; he is feared by the kings of the earth.

          85:9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land.

          86:11Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.

          89:7 In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; he is more awesome than all who surround him.

          90:11 Who knows the power of your anger? For your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you.

          96:4-5 For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.

          103:11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him;

          103:13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;

          103:17-18 But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children - with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.

          111:5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.

          111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

          112:1-2 Praise the Lord. [b] Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in his commands. His children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

          115:11 You who fear him, trust in the Lord-- he is their help and shield.

          115:13 he will bless those who fear the Lord-- small and great alike.

          119:120 My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws.

          128:1-4 Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in his ways. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table. Thus is the man blessed who fears the Lord.

          130:3-4 If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared.

          145:19-20 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.

          147:11 the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.
          Proverbs

          1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

          1:29-31 Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord, since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke, they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes.

          2:1-5 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

          3:7-8 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.

          8:13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.

          9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

          10:27 The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

          14:2 He whose walk is upright fears the Lord, but he whose ways are devious despises him.

          14:16 A wise man fears the Lord and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.

          14:26-27 He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

          15:16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.

          15:33 The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honour.

          16:6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord a man avoids evil.

          19:23 The fear of the Lord leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

          22:4 Humility and the fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and life.

          23:17-18 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.

          24:21-22 Fear the Lord and the king, my son, and do not join with the rebellious, for those two will send sudden destruction upon them, and who knows what calamities they can bring?

          28:14 Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

          29:25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

          31:30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
          Ecclesiastes

          7:16-18 Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise-- why destroy yourself? Do not be overwicked, and do not be a fool-- why die before your time? It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. The man who fears God will avoid all extremes.

          8:12-13 Although a wicked man commits a hundred crimes and still lives a long time, I know that it will go better with God-fearing men, who are reverent before God. Yet because the wicked do not fear God, it will not go well with them, and their days will not lengthen like a shadow.

          12:13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
          Isaiah

          8:12-13 Do not call conspiracy everything that these people call conspiracy [f]; do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it. The Lord Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy, he is the one you are to fear, he is the one you are to dread,

          11:2-3 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him -- the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord -- and he will delight in the fear of the Lord.

          33:6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.

          50:10 Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the word of his servant? Let him who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God.

          59:19 From the west, men will fear the name of the Lord, and from the rising of the sun, they will revere his glory. For he will come like a pent-up flood that the breath of the Lord drives along.
          Jeremiah

          5:22-24 Should you not fear me?" declares the Lord. "Should you not tremble in my presence? I made the sand a boundary for the sea, an everlasting barrier it cannot cross. The waves may roll, but they cannot prevail; they may roar, but they cannot cross it. But these people have stubborn and rebellious hearts; they have turned aside and gone away. They do not say to themselves, 'Let us fear the Lord our God, who gives autumn and spring rains in season, who assures us of the regular weeks of harvest.'

          26:19 Did not Hezekiah fear the Lord and seek his favor? And did not the Lord relent, so that he did not bring the disaster he pronounced against them?

          32:39-40 I will give them singleness of heart and action, so that they will always fear me for their own good and the good of their children after them. I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never stop doing good to them, and I will inspire them to fear me, so that they will never turn away from me.
          Daniel

          6:26-27 "I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. "For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions."
          Jonah

          1:15-16 Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the raging sea grew calm. At this the men greatly feared the Lord, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows to him.
          Zephaniah

          3:7 I said to the city, 'Surely you will fear me and accept correction!' Then her dwelling would not be cut off, nor all my punishments come upon her. But they were still eager to act corruptly in all they did.
          Malachi

          1:14 For I am a great king," says the Lord Almighty, "and my name is to be feared among the nations.

          3:5 "So I will come near to you for judgment. I will be quick to testify against sorcerers, adulterers and perjurers, against those who defraud laborers of their wages, who oppress the widows and the fatherless, and deprive aliens of justice, but do not fear me," says the Lord Almighty.
          Luke

          1:50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.

          8:24-25 He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. "Where is your faith?" he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, "Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him."

          12:4-5 "I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him.

          23:40 But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence?
          Acts

          7:30-32 "After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai. When he saw this, he was amazed at the sight. As he went over to look more closely, he heard the Lord's voice: 'I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.' Moses trembled with fear and did not dare to look.

          9:31Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.

          10:34-35 Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.
          2Corinthians

          5:11 Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.
          Ephesians

          6:5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
          Phillipians

          2:12-13 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed--not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence--continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
          Hebrews

          11:7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family.

          12:21 The sight was so terrifying that Moses said, "I am trembling with fear."
          1Peter

          1:17 Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear.

          2:17 Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

          3:14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened."
          Revelation

          14:6-7 Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth--to every nation, tribe, language and people. He said in a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water."

          15:4 Who will not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed."

          19:5 Then a voice came from the throne, saying: "Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, both small and great!"

          1. calynbana profile image77
            calynbanaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Fear like many other words throughout history had a slightly different meaning. Perhaps you can look it up?

            1. Mark Knowles profile image58
              Mark Knowlesposted 11 years agoin reply to this

              Dear me.

              Fear doesn't mean fear any more? Gotcha.lol lol

              1. calynbana profile image77
                calynbanaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                Haha very funny. Are you trolling or just not bothering to do your homework now? Isn't that what us theists are accused of? Not knowing what we are talking about?

            2. bBerean profile image59
              bBereanposted 11 years agoin reply to this

              Of course, your right calynbana.  Here is the definition according to the 1828 Webster's.  Perhaps that will help those confused by it's use in the bible.

              fear

              FEAR, n. [See the Verb.]

                  1. A painful emotion or passion excited by an expectation of evil, or the apprehension of impending danger. Fear expresses less apprehension than dread, and dread less than terror and fright. The force of this passion, beginning with the most moderate degree, may be thus expressed, fear, dread, terror, fright. Fear is accompanied with a desire to avoid or ward off the expected evil. Fear is an uneasiness of mind, upon the thought of future evil likely to befall us.

                  Fear is the passion of our nature which excites us to provide for our security, on the approach of evil.

                  2. Anxiety; solicitude.

                  The principal fear was for the holy temple.

                  3. The cause of fear.

                  Thy angel becomes a fear.

                  4. The object of fear.

                  Except the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me. Gen 31.

                  5. Something set or hung up to terrify wild animals, by its color or noise. Is. 24. Jer. 48.

                  6. In scripture, fear is used to express a filial or a slavish passion. In good men, the fear of God is a holy awe or reverence of God and his laws, which springs from a just view and real love of the divine character, leading the subjects of it to hate and shun every thing that can offend such a holy being, and inclining them to aim at perfect obedience. This is filial fear.

                  I will put my fear in their hearts. Jer. 32.

                  Slavish fear is the effect or consequence of guilt; it is the painful apprehension of merited punishment. Rom. 8.

                  The love of God casteth out fear. 1John 4.

                  7. The worship of God.

                  I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Ps. 34.

                  8. The law and word of God.

                  The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever. Ps. 19.

                  9. Reverence; respect; due regard.

                  Render to all their dues; fear to whom fear. Rom. 13.

                  FEAR, v.t. [L. vereor.]

                  1. To feel a painful apprehension of some impending evil; to be afraid of; to consider or expect with emotions of alarm or solicitude. We fear the approach of an enemy or of a storm. We have reason to fear the punishment of our sins.

                  I will fear no evil, for thou art with me. Ps. 23.

                  2. To reverence; to have a reverential awe; to venerate.

                  This do, and live: for I fear God. Gen. 42.

                  3. To affright; to terrify; to drive away or prevent approach by fear, or by a scarecrow. [This seems to be the primary meaning, but now obsolete.]

                  We must not make a scarecrow of the law, setting it up to fear the birds of prey.

                  FEAR, v.i. To be in apprehension of evil; to be afraid; to feel anxiety on account of some expected evil.

                  But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtility, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. 2Cor. 11.

                  Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. Gen. 15.

          2. calynbana profile image77
            calynbanaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Good to know that you are reading some Bible verses though :p

          3. rocketjsqu profile image78
            rocketjsquposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Wow Mark! That's a lot of Bible verses.  Is that how you read your Bible...you do a keyword search for specific words and then pull out the verse you want to support your cause without considering the context of the word being used?

            Yes the word fear does have different meanings when applied to what is being said.  When God is passing judgement for evil deeds, then yes you need to fear him as in "be afraid" of the consequences of your actions.  In other instances to "fear God" means to reverently respect His power and glory.

            But hey, your a smart man Mark, I don't need to explain this to you.

            1. profile image0
              Sooner28posted 11 years agoin reply to this

              Reverently respecting someone who is a great human being in no way means I "fear" that person.  I only fear a person if I am afraid he/she will do something to me.  Would you "fear" Ghandi or MLK Jr.?

            2. Mark Knowles profile image58
              Mark Knowlesposted 11 years agoin reply to this

              So - "fear " doesn't mean "fear." ?

              You would have thought they could have used the words "be afraid" or "reverently respect," instead of "fear."

              Or - you are simply not being truthful. You know your Invisible Super Daddy will throw you in the lake of fire with the unbelievers for doing that. Right? wink

              "But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death."

              Not that you should be fearful of that. Probably doesn't mean what it says huh? lol lol

              1. profile image55
                Robertr04posted 11 years agoin reply to this

                Mark, the word fearful in Rev. 21:8, rendered cowardly in some translations, has been a trouble to some conscientious ones, who have had fears more or less in all their set-apart experience. It may be well, therefore, to inquire what kind of fear is meant here. It is not fear of our own weakness, or of the power of the enemy. It is not fear of sinning, or of falling out by the way, or of coming short at last. Such fear drives the believer to the Father for help. But the fear mentioned here is connected with unbelief, a fear of the ridicule and opposition of the world, a fear to trust the Father and venture out upon His promises, a fear that He will not fulfill what He has declared, and that consequently one will be left to shame and loss for believing in Him. Cherishing such fear, one can be only half-hearted in His service. This is most dishonoring to Him. This is the fear which we are required not to have (Isa.51:7). This is the fear which brings into condemnation here, and will finally bring all who are controlled by it into the lake of fire, which is the second death. I see you have been running into those who do not have this fear on the forums lately. And you are quite right, believers as well as non-belivers will be thrown into the lake of fire. My humble opinion.

                1. Mark Knowles profile image58
                  Mark Knowlesposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                  So - believe or be punished huh? Fear me (in various guises) or get the lake of fire. That is what I said. Not a loving god at all. A despot.

                  1. profile image55
                    Robertr04posted 11 years agoin reply to this

                    Well look at it this way. He's merciful, no eternal burning, it'll be over quickly :-).

              2. rocketjsqu profile image78
                rocketjsquposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                (You would have thought they could have used the words "be afraid" or "reverently respect," instead of "fear.")

                The language they used in the Bible is riddled with word variations that need to be kept in context with what is being said in order to determine the correct meaning. 

                Similar to the way we speak today.  If I tell you that I have a "hot" car, without further explanation, there are a number of different ways you can interpret the meaning of that statement.   1.)  I have a stolen car.  2.)  I have an extremely awesome, great looking car.  3.)  The temperature is well above everything around it and it feels extremely warm to the touch. 
                The Bible is the same way, you need to know the whole story in order to understand the meaning of the words being used.

                (Or - you are simply not being truthful. You know your Invisible Super Daddy will throw you in the lake of fire with the unbelievers for doing that. Right? wink)

                Nothing I have said has been untruthfuI.   I do not live in fear of God, as in "afraid" of God and his retribution.  Forgiveness and grace are part of the plan of salvation and they cover a multitude of mistakes.  If I make an honest mistake, God has provided the means for correction.  If I maliciously mislead with the intent to deceive, then I will accept responsibility for my actions and receive my just reward. 

                Once I figured out I wasn't perfect (LOL) it became a lot easier to accept forgiveness for my errors and stop trying to "earn" my way into Heaven.  Access to Heaven is a gift from God, not an entitlement.

                1. Mark Knowles profile image58
                  Mark Knowlesposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                  Right - so rewriting the bible in order to hide the fact that you have to fear god is not "untruthful"? wink

                  Because god will crush you like a bug according to most of the quotes I added. You are intentionally trying to deceive me by lying that you know what was meant when they used the word "fear," and it doesn't mean what they said. Be honest - you are defending your untenable belief - that is all.

                  1. rocketjsqu profile image78
                    rocketjsquposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                    It is so much fun having a conversation with you.  You have one of the most creative imaginations of anyone I have ever met. 

                    Of course I am defending my belief.  Isn't that what you're doing?  If that's what I believe to be truth, then it's not lying, right?

                    I'm not rewriting the Bible, I just read and study the Bible to seek understanding, verses reading and pulling out parts that only support my point of view.

                    If I defend my belief, you call me a liar.  So what am I suppose to do, unquestionably agree with every statement you make?

  7. Claire Evans profile image65
    Claire Evansposted 11 years ago

    No one would want to rebel against God with Him in heaven.  No one capable of love could ever reject the source of love.

  8. tirelesstraveler profile image60
    tirelesstravelerposted 11 years ago

    If you don't want to worship God don't.  God wants a relationship with you. The point of free will is for that you make the decision.  God wants people to follow him, but he isn't a religion.  Everyone who says religion is this or that is correct. Religion is predictably going to run amok, just like democracy,    The Jew don't have a religion.  They have a way of life, a culture that revolves around God.   Christians, I am sorry to say frequently become religious and forget what they were called to do.  Worshiping God is a relationship for me.  If you don't spend time with someone how can you know them. The nice thing about God is he doesn't force you to be in relationship with him.  Society tells us what is popular in relationships then makes us feel badly if we don't meet societies requirements.   People tell us what is good or bad according to their own desires and opinions. God spoke and hasn't changed. I am particle to things that never change.

  9. HattieMattieMae profile image61
    HattieMattieMaeposted 11 years ago

    Hmm...yes I agree rocket. I studied the bible for years...and of course fell for that for the first time when I ran into a evangelist that wanted to play God. I think it it damages people in the Christian faith believing God is just about judgment and punishment!

  10. HattieMattieMae profile image61
    HattieMattieMaeposted 11 years ago

    Free will is choosing to live in the light and in the light there is no darkness. So of course it is your choice always whether you follow him or choose the opposite. It's a struggle most fight with and as they grow they learn they don't have to live in fear, judgment, and punishment because they have been redeemed and restored. I guess it frustrates me that we focus so much on the punishment side of it. Jesus even said love is the most important lesson to learn.  You can choose to stop worshiping him just as much as the other. There are many parts to the whole and so many lessons to be learned. So of course choosing and worshiping is always a matter of whether you choose or don't choose. That simple!

    1. Mark Knowles profile image58
      Mark Knowlesposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      So - the lake of fire thing is a lie?

      1. HattieMattieMae profile image61
        HattieMattieMaeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

        Well I'm not God So I can Speak for him. I know he's higher than me. So his ways are mysterious. Beyond my understanding. I respect his authority and I respect the word. I will not add to them or take away from them.

        I just can say like Johnny Cash who major problems with drugs etc, or prisoners, or other people that have changed their lives. It's hard to believe that he would forgive them, have mercy on them, redeem them just to throw them into the lake of fire. Now I can see maybe if you never changed your ways and were like into Satanic stuff, or something very dark and hurting people purposely and out to murder and destroy people well that would be the ones I feel would be in the lake of fire. Well I'm not God, nor ever will play God. There are  places you don't go, or touch and for me I just do my best every day. He's my judge and jury so I will face him one day.

        1. Mark Knowles profile image58
          Mark Knowlesposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          So - you don't understand English?

          "But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death."

          Pretty simple really. Don't believe in god - go into the lake of fire with Satan and the whoremongers.

          What are you unable to understand? Perhaps I can explain it to you.

          Doesn't really fit with your previous statement either:





          Which is it exactly?

          1. HattieMattieMae profile image61
            HattieMattieMaeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            in simple terms: lol you choose life or death. You choose to breathe or not breathe. Just a matter of which way you'd like to look at it!

            1. Mark Knowles profile image58
              Mark Knowlesposted 11 years agoin reply to this

              So - no? You don't understand English? You are either scared that god will judge you - as you seem to be - or you reject the whole idea.

              1. HattieMattieMae profile image61
                HattieMattieMaeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                I think I'm accountable for what I say and do in other people's lives by word of  mouth, and my actions that follow. I believe i should be held accountable, because I believe we need justice in our lives for those that harm others intentionally. The thing is if I killed someone...I've hurt them, their family, and caused pain and suffering. Now if there was no God how would you feel about  that if someone did that to you, and they totally went free without any obligation. I think there are certain things we can change, and we can be redeemed, but things like taking lives, rape, and hard core things I do think we need Justice. So I lay it in Gods Hands those people will pay the ultimate price.

                1. Mark Knowles profile image58
                  Mark Knowlesposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                  Odd - you still did not answer my question.

                  There is no god - your pipe dreams of judgement are just that - pipe dreams.

                  1. HattieMattieMae profile image61
                    HattieMattieMaeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                    hmm...i understand people like you and me both play our part on this stage to learn certain things from each other. The Chaos is needed...so of course I believe in God and you don't the perfect balance. Maybe you just sighned up to be an atheist. And play the part well. lol

                2. profile image0
                  Rad Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                  Because you think there should be justice you think there is justice? Of course it should be as you describe, but that doesn't make it as you describe. I would like to be six feet tall with a thick head of hair, but it's not that way.

            2. profile image0
              Rad Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

              Oh, I get it. You just don't want to say it, but you believe it don't you?

              1. HattieMattieMae profile image61
                HattieMattieMaeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                Ha ha..no I went christmas shopping. I do have a life besides hubpages! lol

                1. profile image0
                  Rad Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                  I'm glad, when you get a chance please answer Marks question about hell.

        2. profile image0
          Sooner28posted 11 years agoin reply to this

          You seem to be uncomfortable with the idea of hell, and I applaud you for it, since it is a morally atrocious doctrine.  As an agnostic, I'm glad hell causes you discomfort when you ponder it; it should!

    2. A Troubled Man profile image58
      A Troubled Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Sorry, but it isn't a choice if there is punishment attached, it then becomes an ultimatum. That simpler.

      1. HattieMattieMae profile image61
        HattieMattieMaeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

        Hmm...ultimatum...yes I guess that is what an Evangelist would say! I'm not an evangelist so I don't go telling people they're going to hell. I tell them to love each other. So I guess If an Evangelist wants to judge me for being a different sect of 38,000 christian branches. We have a mighty problem here. I'm not going to hell just because Christian's decide to fight and argue over who's wrong and right in what church, and some times I just wonder what God thinks about all this mess! Not what the bible says to do! But what man chooses to do!

        1. A Troubled Man profile image58
          A Troubled Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          Prolly, that He shouldn't have meddled with humans by issuing ultimatums that don't work and only serve to make Him look petty and selfish.

  11. HattieMattieMae profile image61
    HattieMattieMaeposted 11 years ago

    I learn from you that I can stand my grown and beliefs, but still love you as an atheist for what you are, and don't need to change you or fix you. Just accept what is, is. Walking in harmony with an Athiest without judgment or punishment. What you learn is your own thing. lol You just teach people like me to love who ever is in front of us unconditionally.

  12. Kathryn L Hill profile image80
    Kathryn L Hillposted 11 years ago

    Each of us has a will to guide with our mind now. We learned to guide our will from our parents, our environment, our society when we were young and throughout life.  After we die and we do not even have our mind anymore, how can we guide our  "will?"  Strangely enough any answer will only be a guess.  I have never met anyone who has had a near-death experience and then come back with an answer.  And when one hears about near-death experiences from others, one doesn't know if these people are telling the truth or not. They might just be telling a fantastic story or revealing an inner brain hallucination.
    What was the point of this forum again?

 
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