Are God's blessings conditional?

[David from New Bern]

Are the blessings of God conditional to our response to God? Or would you say they are all undeserved and merely given according to the sovereignty of God as He wishes? Does God withhold blessings as a chatisement for rebellion?

[Openly Curious]

Are the blessings of God conditional to our response to God?

oc

I think G-d's blessings are conditional and belong unto his children of obedience to him.

david from new bern

Or would you say they are all undeserved and merely given according to the sovereignty of God as He wishes?

oc

none of us are deserving of G-d's blessings as we all have sinned and come short of the glory of G-d. But G-d is a just G-d and sent his only son to redeem mankind back to himself according to his sovereignty as he had a plan for mankind.

david from new bern

Does God withhold blessings as a chatisement for rebellion?

oc

walking in rebellion will bring the curses of the law upon you walking in the spirit will free you from the curse of the law as you are in liberty this way in you fulfill the lust of the flesh then you will not have the blessings of G-d in your life.

Just curious Why do you ask all of these questions?

Openly Curious

[David from New Bern]

Are the blessings of God conditional to our response to God?

oc

I think G-d's blessings are conditional and belong unto his children of obedience to him.

david from new bern

Or would you say they are all undeserved and merely given according to the sovereignty of God as He wishes?

oc

none of us are deserving of G-d's blessings as we all have sinned and come short of the glory of G-d. But G-d is a just G-d and sent his only son to redeem mankind back to himself according to his sovereignty as he had a plan for mankind.

david from new bern

Does God withhold blessings as a chatisement for rebellion?

oc

walking in rebellion will bring the curses of the law upon you walking in the spirit will free you from the curse of the law as you are in liberty this way in you fulfill the lust of the flesh then you will not have the blessings of G-d in your life.

Just curious Why do you ask all of these questions?

Openly Curious

I enjoy discussion of such matters...with a ID like Openly Curious you should understand that I would think...If I could I like to ask a question to hopefully clarify your answer...If you believe God gives blessings as a reward for obedience, then you said we don't deserve any of the blessings of the Lord. But you said we don't deserve the blessings...Is there something in a further answer that would help us bridge your two comments so they will not seem to be contradictory

[Openly Curious]

Are the blessings of God conditional to our response to God?

oc

I think G-d's blessings are conditional and belong unto his children of obedience to him.

david from new bern

Or would you say they are all undeserved and merely given according to the sovereignty of God as He wishes?

oc

none of us are deserving of G-d's blessings as we all have sinned and come short of the glory of G-d. But G-d is a just G-d and sent his only son to redeem mankind back to himself according to his sovereignty as he had a plan for mankind.

david from new bern

Does God withhold blessings as a chatisement for rebellion?

oc

walking in rebellion will bring the curses of the law upon you walking in the spirit will free you from the curse of the law as you are in liberty this way in you fulfill the lust of the flesh then you will not have the blessings of G-d in your life.

Just curious Why do you ask all of these questions?

Openly Curious

I enjoy discussion of such matters...with a ID like Openly Curious you should understand that I would think...If I could I like to ask a question to hopefully clarify your answer...If you believe God gives blessings as a reward for obedience, then you said we don't deserve any of the blessings of the Lord. But you said we don't deserve the blessings...Is there something in a further answer that would help us bridge your two comments so they will not seem to be contradictory

david from new bern please disregard my name it is just that a name as for my answer to you I believe the blessings and promises that are found in G-d's holy word are for everyone who will be born up under the sun through jesus christ our lord but not everyone who is born will accept christ as saviour and it is not because G-d did not provide a way for them to be saved.

So the blessings and promises in G-d's holy word are to and for the saints of G-d who are the children of obedience. The children of disobedience who refuse to accept christ as their lord has no part in the blessings or promises of G-d.

Openly Curious

[David from New Bern]

Are the blessings of God conditional to our response to God?

oc

I think G-d's blessings are conditional and belong unto his children of obedience to him.

david from new bern

Or would you say they are all undeserved and merely given according to the sovereignty of God as He wishes?

oc

none of us are deserving of G-d's blessings as we all have sinned and come short of the glory of G-d. But G-d is a just G-d and sent his only son to redeem mankind back to himself according to his sovereignty as he had a plan for mankind.

david from new bern

Does God withhold blessings as a chatisement for rebellion?

oc

walking in rebellion will bring the curses of the law upon you walking in the spirit will free you from the curse of the law as you are in liberty this way in you fulfill the lust of the flesh then you will not have the blessings of G-d in your life.

Just curious Why do you ask all of these questions?

Openly Curious

I enjoy discussion of such matters...with a ID like Openly Curious you should understand that I would think...If I could I like to ask a question to hopefully clarify your answer...If you believe God gives blessings as a reward for obedience, then you said we don't deserve any of the blessings of the Lord. But you said we don't deserve the blessings...Is there something in a further answer that would help us bridge your two comments so they will not seem to be contradictory

david from new bern please disregard my name it is just that a name as for my answer to you I believe the blessings and promises that are found in G-d's holy word are for everyone who will be born up under the sun through jesus christ our lord but not everyone who is born will accept christ as saviour and it is not because G-d did not provide a way for them to be saved.

So the blessings and promises in G-d's holy word are to and for the saints of G-d who are the children of obedience. The children of disobedience who refuse to accept christ as their lord has no part in the blessings or promises of G-d.

Openly Curious

So a non-Christian who is successful is not correct in saying that God blessed him. So are blessings given and withheld from Christians based on merit?

[Openly Curious]

david from new bern

it seems as you already have all the answers and do not need me in this conversation to give you any opinions so take care my brother.

OC

[Times]

I believe God will withhold blessings from rebellious Christians. I believe He will allow all sorts of problems and calamities in your life to get your attention. This is one reason I'm writing an anthology entitled "What made you decide to serve theLord." A lot of people could be helped by your testimony.

[David from New Bern]

david from new bern

it seems as you already have all the answers and do not need me in this conversation to give you any opinions so take care my brother.

OC

I seem to have offended you somehow. My apologies...but there was no intent to intimidate you. Questions are how we learn and I was trying to possibly learn from you and perhaps you could have learn something by working out your answer. I meant nothing else...

[RGR]

I believe God will withhold blessings from rebellious Christians. I believe He will allow all sorts of problems and calamities in your life to get your attention. This is one reason I'm writing an anthology entitled "What made you decide to serve theLord." A lot of people could be helped by your testimony.

I agree with Times on this. One need look no further than ancient Israel for an example; remember, they were told "choose this day whom ye shall serve" and a list of blessings or cursings were given to them based upon what they did. God told them that if they didn't serve him, a few would put many to flight, the earth would be as brass, etc. So I would say that it is quite obvious that God will withhold blessings if need be.

[Catsmeow]

Deuteronomy 28

Blessings for Obedience

1 If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. 2 All these blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God: 3 You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.

(read Deut 28:4-14 for all the blessing God gives to those who obey Him):

Curses for Disobedience 15 However, if you do not obey the LORD your God and do not carefully follow all his commands and decrees I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you: 16 You will be cursed in the city and cursed in the country. 17 Your basket and your kneading trough will be cursed.

(read Deut 28:15-64 for all the CURSES God gives to those who do not obey Him):

I find this interesting among the CURSES:

Deut 28:49 The LORD will bring a nation against you from far away, from the ends of the earth, like an eagle swooping down, a nation whose language you will not understand, 50 a fierce-looking nation without respect for the old or pity for the young.

Deut 28:43 43 The alien who lives among you will rise above you higher and higher, but you will sink lower and lower. 44 He will lend to you, but you will not lend to him. He will be the head, but you will be the tail.