In this information age, I believe many Christians are sticking their noses into business not belonging to them, and neglecting those things belonging to us. I'm referring to the secret things belonging to the Lord, and to those things God has revealed to us and our children, to do them (Deut. 29:29). No one appreciates someone delving into every little detail of his or her life, nor does our God. Apparently some are not satisfied letting God be God!
We'll never know all the answers, not even in heaven with perfect bodies and intelligence. To have that kind of knowledge you'd be God, and only one creature ever desired that (Isa. 14:13-14). I'm not against theology (the study of God), but we need to be content with what's revealed, and not attempt to open a door God has locked. A place where He keeps all his secrets for Himself. One of the medieval theological arguments was over how many angels could stand on the point of a pin. Ridiculous? Foolish? Stupid? No more than some of our modern day queries. We need to follow darling David's example on things above our pay-grade, "Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it."
God will not judge us for not knowing the intricacies of His self-imposed responsibilities, but He will for not knowing and doing ours. You know your part. Do it! You can always trust God to keep His end of the bargain. I think sometimes we put the emphasis on God's part to draw attention away from miserably failing to fulfill ours. We need to be careful our inquisitiveness not become iniquity.
“ He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”
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