A Simple Explanation in Everyday Language
Have you ever noticed that sometimes people describe God in ways that seem to perfectly match their own opinions or desires—even if those ideas go against what the Bible says? This is a common question, and here’s a straightforward explanation of why it happens.
Making God Fit Our Own Views
Many people want to feel that their beliefs, lifestyle, or choices are right. When they come across something in the Bible that challenges or disagrees with what they already think, it can make them uncomfortable. Instead of changing their own beliefs or actions, some might change their idea of God instead. In simple terms, they shape God to fit their personal preferences.
Why Does This Happen?
· Comfort: It’s easier and more comfortable to believe that God agrees with us than to accept that we might be wrong.
· Social Pressure: People may live in communities where certain ideas are popular, so they adjust their view of God to fit in.
· Personal Desires: Sometimes, people want to justify their actions, so they imagine God as someone who approves of everything they do.
· Confusion or Lack of Knowledge: Not everyone is familiar with what the Bible actually teaches, so they fill in the gaps with their own ideas.
Is This the Same as Biblical Truth?
The Bible presents a specific picture of who God is and what He expects. When people adjust their idea of God to match their own beliefs, those ideas may end up being very different from what’s actually in the Bible. That’s why some say these personal versions of God are “contrary to Biblical truth.” In other words, they’re not based on what the Bible says, but on what the individual wants to believe.
In Summary
People sometimes reshape their view of God because it feels easier or more comfortable than confronting the parts of their life that might be out of line with the Bible. While it’s common to want a God who agrees with us, the Bible encourages people to follow God as He is, not as we wish Him to be.
Minister A Francine Green
October 2025
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