(June 6, 2011 at 11:57 am)eric209 Wrote: Firstly he obviously doesn't know the Bible clearly says do not pray publicly and do not ask for anything. God is very clear he will punish the another of You for testing / asking from him. You are only to pray as a private worship.
Secondly I would think part of not taking gods name in vain would be do not be disingenuous with your prayers just because your too lazy to think of one that currently fits.
Thirdly if your going to thank him when you are suffering have the humility to thank him for humbling you by making you lose your job so you could see the error of your ways. God is all powerful and you losing your job was part of a higher plan. This again goes to not asking for anything because your understanding is flawed.
Note: I am not a Christian but my parents tried to raised me one and I'm fairly sure most if not everything I said could be backed up with very specific Scripture.
Not really!
God loves those who believe and those who do not and the same goes for me, you have no choice in this matter. That puts the matter of total free will to rest.
