Bible Study of 10th July, 2022

Bible Study: "Is man's fate controlled by God?"

The Bible states that God gave the first man and woman freedom of choice. In Gen. 2:16-17, they were asked to eat every other fruit in the garden of Eden but, they were warned that they will die if they eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

They had the freewill to take decisions. This shows God's care and loving kindness towards us. He doesn't want us to go into perdition but, if we choose any action against his will, it's up to us.

It's true that man's fate is under the control of God but, that's under the condition that we submit ourselves to him. On the other hand, if we are disobedient and follow our own ways, our destinies will lie in our actions.

2Thes. 2:11-12 states that those who disbelieve the truths, and have pleasure in unrighteousness are damned because God shall send them delusion which will make them believe a lie.

According to Prov. 16:9, it's God that directs our feet because, we can't make it right on our own. Even Jer. 10:23 says it's not in the power of man to direct his steps. This is why Jam. 4:7 advises us to submit ourselves to God.