And there was a point I was making, where most of us would contend that God certainly would do better with us than that. God wouldn't deal with us like the Pa and Ma in the previous discourse. So, why would God let us have such free will to mess up our lives, or let others help mess it up ...then later judge us, and decide whether we are fit for Heaven or not?
Fact is, none of us are fit ...that's not the criteria.
But, neither should we rashly assume that God is lacking as a Heavenly Father.
God did not set up a system where there is nothing to put us in check on earth, with no laws, and no standards ...then suddenly on Judgment Day we are left in shock.
Let's look at that ...
Those many laws in Leviticus which so many people think are so punitive ...were for an effective deterrent. And it was not so much like today, where there are so many areas where it may not be a deterrent ...where standards are lax and people can hide out. Many of the people were nomadic and traveled in tribes, camps, or families ...and were close enough so someone would usually know what happened.
Yes, there were also those who tried to change the rules and set up their own. But, for the most part, parents appeared to take more responsibility and be accountable for their children.
So, it was set up ...and it was we who threw much of it away. For some time, those called the children of Israel had strict standards to live by. In the Book of Judges, we see how it was. And we see that the people repeatedly asked for a king.
But, what they were missing with all these requests, was that they had a King ...the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit being One to rule their lives.
All dressed up and no where to go, Cinderella? Don't wait for someone else to come calling. Jesus is already calling ...and in due time you'll be provided with a white robe you'll be happy to wear.
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