Is man's fate controlled by God? | (Part 1 of 2) MCGI Topic Review

Is man's fate control by God? This is a question that many have pondered, and today we're going to discover the answer based totally on the teachings of Brother Eli Soriano. This reflection comes from part 1 of a 2-parts series on The Old Path.

As we begin, it's important to recognize that our discussion will be rooted in the revealed word of God in the Bible. For people who believe in the Scriptures, we can look into the fact that Brother Eli is set to share with us.

Let us turn our interest to the creation of the first man and woman by God. In a analyzing this account, we're going to find out something of excellent significance - something that God gave them after their creation. This gift is clear in the commandment that God gave to Adam.

In Genesis 2:16-17, we read: "And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat, but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil thou shalt now not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die."

If we examine intently at those words, we will discover a profound reality about the nature of man's relationship with God and the concept of free will. Let us reflect on this teaching and see what insights we can gain about the control of man's fate.

In the account of creation, we see God's generosity and love manifested in the abundance He supplied for Adam. The Lord commanded, "Of each tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat" (Genesis 2:16). This provision, as Brother Eli points out, likely included a number of edible trees- fruits, leaves, or even tree bark - all beneficial to man.

Yet, in this paradise of plenty, God set one vital limitation. He prohibited Adam from eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, warning of dire consequences if this command be disobeyed. This prohibition and its accompanying warning reveal much about the nature of our relationship with God and the essence of free will.

As we reflect on Brother Eli's teachings, we are led to contemplate the profound implications of this divine command. It indicates that from the very beginning, humans had been endowed with the power to choose - to obey or disobey, to align with God's will or to rebellion against it. This freedom of choice lies on the heart of our exploration into whether or not man's fate is controlled by God or shaped by our own choices.

Through this reflection, we are invited to pay attention to the interplay between divine providence and human organisation, the loving guidance of our Creator, and the responsibility that incorporates our God-given free will. As we continue to ponder those deep truths, may we gain more understanding of our position in God's grand design and the profound effect of the choices we make in our journey of faith.