Do our intentions matter to God?

[Jesusfreak97]

So I know our intetntions matter to God but I want to get a little more information on this subject and some new view points and opinions. Plus this topic intrests me. So I ask:

Do our intentions matter to God more than our actions?

 

[Hitch]

So I know our intetntions matter to God but I want to get a little more information on this subject and some new view points and opinions. Plus this topic intrests me. So I ask:

Do our intentions matter to God more than our actions?

When our 'good intentions' violate what is written it is not God but our own deceitful hearts we serve.

 

[Former Christian]

Hitch

Amen.

FC

 

[Mike]

I believe some things are inherently sinful, regardless of the intent. Many adulterers have tried to justify their actions by their intent, but it's adultery every time and unacceptable to God.

For things that are not clearly against the will of God, I believe matters of the heart trump the action itself almost every time. Virtually anything can be done with the wrong motive and then be of a sinful heart.

 

[elijah23]

So I know our intetntions matter to God but I want to get a little more information on this subject and some new view points and opinions. Plus this topic intrests me. So I ask:

Do our intentions matter to God more than our actions?

Yes. Hopefully it is our intention to learn from our mistakes.

 

[for_his_glory]

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.


Intentions are only that of what we intended to do in the first place, but neglected to do until it is to late. God sees the intents of our heart, but only knows those who have received His call to grace.

 

[Jesusfreak97]

Here's a question: What if we want to do something good but don't because of some other reason?

 

[Mike]

Now would probably be a good time to just come right out and ask what you're asking about. :yes

 

[JoReba]

So I know our intetntions matter to God but I want to get a little more information on this subject and some new view points and opinions. Plus this topic intrests me. So I ask:

Do our intentions matter to God more than our actions?

There is no Scripture which says anything about "trying" to do the right things to obey God.

People either obey Jesus' Commands, or they do not.

 

[Classik]

Now would probably be a good time to just come right out and ask what you're asking about. :yes

Exactly!:yes

 

[for_his_glory]

Here's a question: What if we want to do something good but don't because of some other reason?

All depends on the reason that blocks your attempt to do something good. Are you talking about anything in particular?

 

[tofayel]

Our intentions is not matter to God. Because God is absolutely sufficient. But we should obey God for our well. If we think carefully, then we find that every-way we are depend on God.

 

[Jesusfreak97]

Now would probably be a good time to just come right out and ask what you're asking about. :yes

Just the general "I want to do this good thing but *insert reason why I can't/won't here*". Cuz I do that sometimes and then I feel bad about it.

 

[Mike]

Just the general "I want to do this good thing but *insert reason why I can't/won't here*". Cuz I do that sometimes and then I feel bad about it.

Now you know how Paul felt in Romans 7. That's the human condition. :gah

 

[Dude-Dastic]

Remember the story of Uzzah (2Sam. 6:1-11; 1Chron. 13:1-11)?

While transporting the ark of the covenant from Kirjathjearim to the city of David, the oxen that carried it stumbled and shook it. Uzzah, according to scripture, put his hand on the ark to hold it in place. However, God was angry that Uzza had touched it and, therefore, killed him for it. Uzzah (also spelled Uzza) was only trying to help. He had good intentions when he touched the ark; however, he disobeyed God by doing so (see Num. 4:15, 19, 20). This shows us that good intentions are no excuse for disobedience.

Intentions do matter because they are the motives behind our actions. People often do things under false pretenses. Even though they do good, their motives for doing so may not be so. We can do good but have wicked motives for doing it. Likewise, we can do wrong although we have good intentions (as in Uzza's case). Thankfully, God reads the hearts of men and knows their intentions, whether they are good or bad.

 

[JoReba]

When our 'good intentions' violate what is written it is not God but our own deceitful hearts we serve.

Where does Scripture speak of good intentions violating God's Word?

 

[reba]

Where does Scripture speak of good intentions violating God's Word?

Pro 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Moses smote the rock the second time

Num 22:21 And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and went with the princes of Moab.
Num 22:22 And God's anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him


Jonah and the whale...

Luk 10:40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

 

[Classik]

Pro 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

How did you know all these, reba?

They say 'age and experience'! I wish you thrice your age.

 

[reba]

How did you know all these, reba?

They say 'age and experience'! I wish you thrice your age.

You make me smile you avatar changer you!

 

[Classik]