Whey Do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 Whey Do People Blame God? Lesson 1 God

Whey do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 Introduction We often hear people say, “Why did God let this happen”? – or some similar statement Job 10:1-13 God

They Don’t Know There Is Someone Else To Blame Whey do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 They Don’t Know There Is Someone Else To Blame Satan = Adversary Jn. 8:44 1 Pet. 5:8-9 Satan is ultimately responsible for all of the evil that is in the world, not God! God

People Do No Want To Be Responsible For Their Own Problems Whey do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 People Do No Want To Be Responsible For Their Own Problems Abortion, divorce, euthanasia, murder, theft all have one thing in common --- they are ways in which people try to escape responsibility for their own situation We are each responsible for the quality of our own life   God

People Do No Want To Be Responsible For Their Own Problems Whey do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 People Do No Want To Be Responsible For Their Own Problems Gal. 6:7-8 We can blame God or we can take responsibility for our own actions God

Whey do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 God Is An Easy Target Some always want to blame the one in charge when they face difficulties God is over all—so many people blame God for everything 2 Pet. 3:9-12 Acts 17:30-31 God

Some People Don’t Believe In Free-Will—So They Blame God Whey do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 Some People Don’t Believe In Free-Will—So They Blame God Calvinists They believe God has predetermined everything The truth is that men have freedom to choose between right or wrong Deut. 30:19 Joshua 24:15 Mt. 7:13-14 God

Whey do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 Summary Slide They Don’t Know There Is Someone Else To Blame People Do No Want To Be Responsible For Their Own Problems God Is An Easy Target Some People Don’t Believe In Free-Will—So They Blame God God

Whey do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 Conclusion Ps. 89:7 God

Whey Do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 Whey Do People Blame God? Lesson 2 God

Whey do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 Introduction We often hear people say, “Why did God let this happen”? – or some similar statement Job 10:1-13 God

Many Believe That God Must Fix Their Problems Now Whey do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 Many Believe That God Must Fix Their Problems Now Many think that since God has not fixed their problems, He does not want to and they blame Him Christians must seek God in prayer according to His will Js. 4:3 1 Jn. 5:14 God

Many Believe That God Must Fix Their Problems Now Whey do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 Many Believe That God Must Fix Their Problems Now God never promised to give us anything and everything that our heart desired He has not promised to deliver us from all difficult situations 2 Cor. 12:7-9 God

Whey do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 Since God Created Everything Some Feel He Is Responsible For Everything Including The Bad Gen. 1:1 Everything that God created was good Man was created sinless but chose to sin Js. 1:17 God is not responsible for evil! God

Whey do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 Since God Created Everything Some Feel He Is Responsible For Everything Including The Bad Man is responsible for his own behavior Rom. 2:6-11 God

Many Assume “Bad Things” Don’t Happen For A Good Purpose Whey do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 Many Assume “Bad Things” Don’t Happen For A Good Purpose When bad things happen we automatically consider it “punishment” Not all “bad things” are necessarily bad for us Mt. 5:11-12 2 Cor. 12:9-10 God

People Forget To Praise God Whey do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 People Forget To Praise God When people forget to praise God then they criticize Him God is worthy of praise – He is never deserving of criticism Ps. 18:3 Rev. 4:11 God

Whey do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 Summary Slide Many Believe That God Must Fix Their Problems Now Since God Created Everything Some Feel He Is Responsible For Everything Including The Bad Many Assume “Bad Things” Don’t Happen For A Good Purpose People Forget To Praise God God

Whey do People Blame God? July 5, 2009 Conclusion Ps. 89:7 Why do people blame God? Because ... 1) They don't know there is someone else to blame. 2) They don't want to take responsibility for creating their own problems. 3) God is an easy target. 4) Some don't believe in free-will, so God is responsible. 5) Many believe that God must immediately fix their problems. 6) Since God created everything He is responsible for everything. 7) People assume that "bad things" don't happen for a good purpose. 8) People forget to praise God. God