I’ve been reading a book series lately about a group of people that are “gifted” with special talents that were foretold of in a lost letter written by the apostle Paul. They are constantly barraged with bad dealings since there’s a evil sorceror on their trail and all, but everytime they come to an obstacle or hardship, they fall back on the whole, “God must want us to be here for a reason” thing.
Because they’re “foretold of”.
It’s been stewing in my brain again. Because I like that reassurance they have… They know that where they are is where God put them…
Now, in the past, I’ve written about predestination vs. free will and each time I do, I seem to have a different viewpoint on the situation. Predestination sounds awesome, in theory. I love the idea of being destined for something. The idea that no matter what comes my way, I know that it’s God’s plan. There’s a certain reassurance in it that makes you feel like you could handle pretty much anything. Because you know you’ll be okay.
For me, where it falls apart is the people that aren’t going to Heaven. We all know there’s that. But, the idea of a God that would sentence people to eternity without him seems… harsh.
But, with the argument of free will, there’s no reassurance. Maybe you’re not in the right place? What if you’re supposed to be going to school for something else? Are you supposed to be in missions? What’s the plan, God? However, if people can make their own destiny, then they can pave their own way to Heaven or Hell. Their choices affect where they wind up. What side of the fence they wind up on.
I’m seeking the wisdom of the internet. Why do you believe what you believe? Help me out!
