Making Ultimatums to God
Ecclesiastes 5:4-7 NASB 4 When you make a vow to God, do not be late in paying it; for He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow! 5 It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay. 6 Do not let your speech cause you to sin and do not say in the presence of the messenger of God that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry on account of your voice and destroy the work of your hands? 7 For in many dreams and in many words there is emptiness. Rather, fear God. Oftentimes, I've heard people beg God for a favor or wish, "God, if you grant me this one thing, I'll go to church every Sunday for the rest of my life ." Some even feel the need to demand ultimatums, " God, if you save her, I'll know you really do exist." The first statement, is downright silly (can you picture God rolling His eyes). You have no way of knowing from week to week what life will bring. Therefore, that statement is invalid. The second stateme...