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DO NOT MOCK GOD

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DO NOT MOCK GOD

Yes, there will be yay sayer and nay sayers… I will defend my faith and stand firm in God's word. 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

Every day, in every part of the world, there are people who choose to mock God. Many go out of their way to blaspheme, to ridicule, and to shake their fist at their Creator. The amount of mockery is disheartening, and its audacity is often breathtaking. God sees all this, and surely, He could do something about it. Why does He allow it to continue?

God created mankind with free will. Revelation 4:11 reads, “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created” (KJV). The Almighty created us for His glory and pleasure, and what greater pleasure could there be than being loved by someone willingly and joyously and without being forced to love? God did not create mindless drones that would simply do His bidding. He wanted children, similar to the way that human parents want children, not as servants but thinking individuals, complete with their own quirks and personalities. God wanted to have fellowship with us, a relationship with us. True, genuine love is voluntary. And because God created mankind this way—of course, He did not have to, but chose to—we have the free will to disobey Him, blaspheme Him, and, yes, even mock Him. But we are warned in Galatians 6:7 that God will not always be mocked. The blasphemy and derision are temporary. There will be a day of reckoning, and, ultimately, a man reaps what he sows’

We have the ability to choose good or evil, right or wrong. God also gave us a solution, a way out of sin and into eternal life. Jesus Christ has provided the means of restoring a loving relationship with God, through His sacrifice on the cross.

What does it mean that God is not mocked?" Galatians 6:7: Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows’
Answer: To mock God is to disrespect, dishonor, or ignore Him. It is a serious offense committed by those who have no fear of God or who deny His existence. The most easily recognized form of mockery is disrespect typified by verbal insults or other acts of disdain. It is associated with ridicule, scoffing, and defiance. Mockery is a dishonoring attitude that shows low estimation, contempt, or even open hostility. In the Bible mockery is a behavior and attitude shown by the fool read (Psalm 74:22), the wicked (Psalm 1:1), the enemy (Psalm 74:10), the hater of knowledge (Proverbs 1:22; 13:1), the proud (Psalm 119:51; Isaiah 37:17), and the unteachable (Proverbs 15:12). A mocker goes beyond mere lack of judgment to making a conscious decision for evil. Mockers are without a spirit of obedience, teachability, discernment, wisdom, worship, or faith.

B Mocking and God

? B1 Mocking God

The words of Sennacherib sent to mock the living God (Isa. 37:17); you have mocked the Lord (Isa. 37:24); do not scoff lest your bonds become stronger (Isa. 28:22); God is not mocked (Gal. 6:7).

? B2 Mocking Christ

When Jesus said the girl was not dead they laughed at him (Matt. 9:24; Mark 5:40; Luke 8:53); they will mock the Son of Man (Matt. 20:19; Mark 10:34); he will be mocked and shamefully treated (Luke 18:32); they ridiculed and mocked him (Matt. 27:29; Matt. 27:31; Mark 15:20); they mocked him and beat him (Luke 22:63); the chief priests mocked him (Matt. 27:41; Mark 15:31); Herod and his soldiers mocked him (Luke 23:11); the soldiers mocked him (Luke 23:36); the Pharisees scoffed at him (Luke 16:14); the rulers sneered at him (Luke 23:35); when they heard of the resurrection, some mocked (Acts 17:32).

But they mocked God's messengers, despised his words and scoffed at his prophets until the wrath of the LORD was aroused against his people and there was no remedy 2 Chronicles 36:16

A couple of people Who Famously Mocked God…

Marilyn Monroe (Hollywood Celebrity)

She had the perfect life anyone could dream of; remarkable wealth and great fame. Despite all that, Marilyn kept all her sufferings to herself.

One day during filming, a preacher named Billy Graham visited her. He said the Spirit of God had sent him to preach to her. After hearing what the Preacher had to say, she said: "I don't need your Jesus" A week later, she was found dead in her bedroom.

John Lennon (The Beatles)

"Christianity will end, it will disappear. I do not have to argue about that. I am certain. Jesus was ok, but his subjects were too simple, today we are more famous than Him" (1966). On the 8 December 1980, John Lennon was shot six times by one of his fanatics in front of his house and died at the scene.

Bon Scott (Singer): The ex-vocalist of the AC/DC. On one of his 1979 songs he sang: "Don't stop me, I'm going down all the way, down the highway to hell". On the 19th of February 1980, Bon Scott was found dead, he had been choked by his own vomit.

THOMAS ANDREWS

Thomas Andrews was the architect of the “greatest” ship Titanic. After the construction of the Titanic, he was asked by a reporter just how safe the Titanic was. His response is infamous, as with an ironic tone he said, “Not even God can sink the Titanic.” We all know what happened to the Titanic.

Jesus is the true king, no matter how the skeptics might mock him. Because the king does not do something does not mean he is powerless. His purposes go beyond our wisdom. No efforts of the enemy can thwart God’s sovereign plans.

Resources: Got Questions Ministries. (2002–2013). Got Questions? Bible Questions Answered. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software.

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DO NOT MOCK GOD

Yes, there will be yay sayer and nay sayers… I will defend my faith and stand firm in God's word. 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

Every day, in every part of the world, there are people who choose to mock God. Many go out of their way to blaspheme, to ridicule, and to shake their fist at their Creator. The amount of mockery is disheartening, and its audacity is often breathtaking. God sees all this, and surely, He could do something about it. Why does He allow it to continue?

God created mankind with free will. Revelation 4:11 reads, “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created” (KJV). The Almighty created us for His glory and pleasure, and what greater pleasure could there be than being loved by someone willingly and joyously and without being forced to love? God did not create mindless drones that would simply do His bidding. He wanted children, similar to the way that human parents want children, not as servants but thinking individuals, complete with their own quirks and personalities. God wanted to have fellowship with us, a relationship with us. True, genuine love is voluntary. And because God created mankind this way—of course, He did not have to, but chose to—we have the free will to disobey Him, blaspheme Him, and, yes, even mock Him. But we are warned in Galatians 6:7 that God will not always be mocked. The blasphemy and derision are temporary. There will be a day of reckoning, and, ultimately, a man reaps what he sows’

We have the ability to choose good or evil, right or wrong. God also gave us a solution, a way out of sin and into eternal life. Jesus Christ has provided the means of restoring a loving relationship with God, through His sacrifice on the cross.

What does it mean that God is not mocked?" Galatians 6:7: Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows’
Answer: To mock God is to disrespect, dishonor, or ignore Him. It is a serious offense committed by those who have no fear of God or who deny His existence. The most easily recognized form of mockery is disrespect typified by verbal insults or other acts of disdain. It is associated with ridicule, scoffing, and defiance. Mockery is a dishonoring attitude that shows low estimation, contempt, or even open hostility. In the Bible mockery is a behavior and attitude shown by the fool read (Psalm 74:22), the wicked (Psalm 1:1), the enemy (Psalm 74:10), the hater of knowledge (Proverbs 1:22; 13:1), the proud (Psalm 119:51; Isaiah 37:17), and the unteachable (Proverbs 15:12). A mocker goes beyond mere lack of judgment to making a conscious decision for evil. Mockers are without a spirit of obedience, teachability, discernment, wisdom, worship, or faith.

B Mocking and God

? B1 Mocking God

The words of Sennacherib sent to mock the living God (Isa. 37:17); you have mocked the Lord (Isa. 37:24); do not scoff lest your bonds become stronger (Isa. 28:22); God is not mocked (Gal. 6:7).

? B2 Mocking Christ

When Jesus said the girl was not dead they laughed at him (Matt. 9:24; Mark 5:40; Luke 8:53); they will mock the Son of Man (Matt. 20:19; Mark 10:34); he will be mocked and shamefully treated (Luke 18:32); they ridiculed and mocked him (Matt. 27:29; Matt. 27:31; Mark 15:20); they mocked him and beat him (Luke 22:63); the chief priests mocked him (Matt. 27:41; Mark 15:31); Herod and his soldiers mocked him (Luke 23:11); the soldiers mocked him (Luke 23:36); the Pharisees scoffed at him (Luke 16:14); the rulers sneered at him (Luke 23:35); when they heard of the resurrection, some mocked (Acts 17:32).

But they mocked God's messengers, despised his words and scoffed at his prophets until the wrath of the LORD was aroused against his people and there was no remedy 2 Chronicles 36:16

A couple of people Who Famously Mocked God…

Marilyn Monroe (Hollywood Celebrity)

She had the perfect life anyone could dream of; remarkable wealth and great fame. Despite all that, Marilyn kept all her sufferings to herself.

One day during filming, a preacher named Billy Graham visited her. He said the Spirit of God had sent him to preach to her. After hearing what the Preacher had to say, she said: "I don't need your Jesus" A week later, she was found dead in her bedroom.

John Lennon (The Beatles)

"Christianity will end, it will disappear. I do not have to argue about that. I am certain. Jesus was ok, but his subjects were too simple, today we are more famous than Him" (1966). On the 8 December 1980, John Lennon was shot six times by one of his fanatics in front of his house and died at the scene.

Bon Scott (Singer): The ex-vocalist of the AC/DC. On one of his 1979 songs he sang: "Don't stop me, I'm going down all the way, down the highway to hell". On the 19th of February 1980, Bon Scott was found dead, he had been choked by his own vomit.

THOMAS ANDREWS

Thomas Andrews was the architect of the “greatest” ship Titanic. After the construction of the Titanic, he was asked by a reporter just how safe the Titanic was. His response is infamous, as with an ironic tone he said, “Not even God can sink the Titanic.” We all know what happened to the Titanic.

Jesus is the true king, no matter how the skeptics might mock him. Because the king does not do something does not mean he is powerless. His purposes go beyond our wisdom. No efforts of the enemy can thwart God’s sovereign plans.

Resources: Got Questions Ministries. (2002–2013). Got Questions? Bible Questions Answered. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software.

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