FAITH REQUIRES WE QUESTION EVERYTHING

 


By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi
   “Do you think it is right for you to claim, ‘I am righteous before God’? For you also ask, ‘What’s in it for me? What’s the use of living a righteous life?’ Job 35:2‭-‬3 NLT "Brace yourself like a man, because I have some questions for you, and you must answer them." “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell me, if you know so much. Who determined its dimensions and stretched out the surveying line? Job 38:3-5 NLT Bible
       Faith is our total dependence, reliance or loyalty towards God . It is the title deed that a desired outcome will come to pass with God's help . Faith in a person is determined by the information one has about that person. Job's faith was threatened ; he could not understand that despite the fact that he was declared righteous by God in Job Chapter 1 , he suffered a major misfortune and suffered a protracted ill health.
   One of the ironies of life is that good things happen to bad people and bad things happen to good people; it is the inability to understand this that has led to many given up on their christian faith and walk with God. In the first and second chapter of the book of Job, prophet Job is described as a perfect man favoured by God but unfortunately he suffered the loss of his businesses and children all in a single day. Job did not understand that God's definition of perfection based on God's grace was different from man's definition of righteousness . God was speaking the language of faith which has to do with calling things that be not as though they were (Romans 4:17) while Job viewed righteousness from the perspective of human effort . Job's best efforts at being righteous was not enough “Tell me, has there ever been a man like Job, with his thirst for irreverent talk? He chooses evil people as companions. He spends his time with wicked men. He has even said, ‘Why waste time trying to please God?’ Job 34:7‭-‬9 NLT Bible. ‘Job speaks out of ignorance; his words lack insight.’ For you have added rebellion to your sin; you show no respect, and you speak many angry words against God.” Job 34:35‭, ‬37 NLT . Job's misfortunes were as a result of his abuse of the grace of God . He was living in denial .He was also ignorant of the fact that it was not God that destroyed his family and businesses but Satan. We should not be ignorant of the devices of the evil one. God's Word also known as Truth is objective by nature while  human logic  is subjective : this is the reason behind the conflict in the world's religions , it is for this reason that God began to teach Job a fundamental principle of faith in Job Chapter 35 and 38 : ask questions about everything. Faith gives no room for grey areas. Jesus Christ encouraged his disciples to ask questions. Ask your religious teachers questions on doctrinal issues and logic , sound teachings should make common sense , our faith in God depends on it . Questions results in answers , understanding and stability in faith for the extraordinary life in Christ 
 Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Ghost and power to recover all that was lost in Jesus name. +2348035536911 , +2348098536911 michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com 

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