CHOICES & FREE WILL—A Scriptural Definition
Our God, Jehovah, grants us, as humans, the privilege of making choices that profoundly impact our destiny!
People possess the capacity to make real decisions—such as obeying or disobeying God—and face the natural and/or spiritual consequences of those choices.
Free will doesn’t imply that humans can do anything they please. Our choices are constrained by our inherent nature, which is the way we’ve been designed.
Because choices are voluntary, people are "without excuse" for rebellion or sin; and are morally accountable.
The human will is free when it is not bound by irrational preferences and choices. It is free when it is liberated from preferring what is infinitely less desirable than God and from choosing actions that will lead to destruction.
God created mankind in His own image, which included the ability to make choices.
Freedom of Choice: a fundamental human right, as exemplified by Moses’ appeal to “choose life” in Deuteronomy 30:19 and Joshua’s challenge to “choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve” (Joshua 24:15).
Moral Responsibility: People are not “robots” or “machines,” so they are accountable for their actions. This is summarized in Galatians 6:7: “A man reaps what he sows.”
Image of God: Image of God: Free will, considered a “godlike” quality, reflects the fact that humans are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27). Unlike animals that act solely on instinct, humans possess the ability to reason and make decisions.
We can determine our future.
The Bible urges us to “choose life . . . by listening to [God’s] voice,” which means choosing to obey his commands. (Deuteronomy 30:19, 20)
This offer would be meaningless, even cruel, if we lacked free will. Instead of coercing us to do what he says, God warmly appeals to us: “Oh if only you would actually pay attention to my commandments; then your peace would become just like a river.”
Our success or failure is not predetermined by fate. To achieve success in any endeavor, we must exert significant effort and dedication.
“All that your hand finds to do,” says the Bible, “do with your very power.”(Ecclesiastes 9:10) It also says: “The plans of the diligent one surely make for advantage.”—Proverbs 21:5.
God is omnipotent, meaning His power is not constrained by anyone or anything other than Himself. (Job 37:23; Isaiah 40:26)
However, he does not use his power to control everything.
For example, the Bible says that For instance, the Bible states that God exercised self-control towards ancient Babylon, an adversary of his people. (Isaiah 42:14)
Similarly, for the time being, He chooses to tolerate those who misuse their free will to cause harm to others. However, God will not do so indefinitely. (Psalm 37:10, 11)
NOW THE MEAT | OUR POSITIONING
Sometimes, when I browse through some friends’ accounts and observe the content surrounding their lives and career aspirations, I am astounded by how many individuals seem to prefer encouraging and associating with “disfunction and lack, then complain about the results!”
The scriptures says that He has given you authority, but you must submit yourself unto God…resist the devil and “he will indeed” flee! He can’t stay anywhere He has been told him to leave! Esp if he has been told to leave you alone! If you have this delegated authority…then go ahead and exercise it!
God responds only to those who approach Him with sincerity, humility, and a genuine request for His assistance! However, people often reject anything that contradicts their desires and inclinations. It happens more frequently than I care to admit.
The Lord has chosen Ambassadors; divinely appointed reformers…who are anointed to fulfill their purpose, and they are not all on social media “spotlighting” their talents!
They won’t accommodate “your truth,” because they have been sent to dismantle and eliminate those malevolent forces in your life so that you can live a life of abundance!
Salvation, is not entertainment; it’s a transformational process! Only God and you can transform together!
🗣️ Listen to me—Stop blaming, complaining and “ego-splaining,” about God’s chosen messengers when things dont go right in your life!
You are simply “out of alignment” with the true and living God, whom you once knew! You are blaming and mocking Jehovah God with all this unbelief!
Being “out of alignment” means that your will, your focus, (spiritual drifting), and actions don’t match God’s, which lead to inner turmoil, confusion, a lack of peace, and “ineffective living.”
Realignment can be made through repentance, prayer, studying scripture, and choosing love and forgiveness. This restores harmony and your purpose! (Unless, of course, your leafers neglected to tell you because you’ve become their “$ource of supply🙄)
Let me help you out with this. It’s completely complimentary.
We have all been given ‘free-will’ As “you” shift, so will your circumstances!
You’re all intellectually “splaining,” reasoning, and shifting blame…too excessively; as if you don’t have any responsibility!
If you are “willing,” AND “obedient,” you will eat the good of the land! That’s it!!
Your solution originates from the God who possesses “revelation knowledge” of “EVERYTHING,” not just “intellectual head knowledge!”
We are not the Holy Spirit! Let Him perform His divine work! He is infinitely superior to us! Motive. Motive. Motive.
Humble your own self under the mighty hand of God and in due season you will REAP, …if you “don’t faint!
GOD’s successes, victories, and prosperity are always guaranteed to work! There’s a “due season” for everyone, but we must put in the effort! We shouldn’t run away from the truth that will indeed—“make you free!” If you desire it… then pursue truth and make the effort to apply that truth to your life, no matter how painful it seems to become!
It’s become much easier to blame others for not expressing themselves in a way that feels comfortable to you, but that’s an understatement—you’re deflecting!
Believe in the Lord your God…Believe His prophets…so will you “prosper.”
We cannot pick and choose who we want to receive from when the Almighty God has sent your deliverer… in His stead!
When you are drowning and the Lord has sent people, a boat or a life raft, and you still refuse to acknowledge it, because it has been so rewarding for you to stand with the naysayers and “belong,” just so you can have a feel good, delusional moment about what you think you have achieved!!
No more patting yourself on the back!! SHIFT!!
Some individuals have been sent to plant, while others have been sent to water. However, it is Jehovah God, through His Spirit, who will indeed “give the increase!”
The quality of your soil is crucial for achieving a significant increase in crop yield. Since you’re well-versed in contacting and finding everything else, do yourself and others a favor by seeking an authentic move from God. It all begins with you!
If you need a video or a collection of amusing clips to make you feel something is genuine, then you’re not aligned!
God’s ambassadors will not mock or take God’s word lightly. They will not alter or change it to gain approval. God himself legitimizes them! Be very aware of that…