Why Understanding God Matters for Our Lives
What Happens When We Don’t Know God?
Imagine living in a world where people have no idea who God is or what he wants for us. According to the Bible, this isn’t just a minor problem—it’s a big deal. When there’s no knowledge of God, truth and kindness become rare, and people end up hurting each other more often. God, seeing this lack of understanding, feels deeply troubled because he knows how much better life could be if we followed his ways.
When We Ignore God’s Teachings
Life is full of challenges and temptations, and sometimes these trials push us to forget about the things that really matter. The Bible warns that turning away from God, especially when he’s showing us how much we depend on him, is a serious mistake. This is how hearts become stubborn—when we keep saying “no” to what’s right, it gets easier to keep doing wrong.
Our bad choices don’t just affect us; they’re like a ripple in a pond, influencing our families and friends. Even people who claim to know God can make poor decisions that disappoint him. But here’s the good news: God doesn’t want to punish anyone. He waits patiently, giving us chance after chance to turn back to him. Still, if we keep ignoring him and doing what we know is wrong, eventually there are consequences we can’t escape.
The Danger of Drifting Away
If we start doubting God and forget his promises, it’s easy to lose our way. The Bible says that nobody is too strong or too weak to escape this truth—we all need help from others to stay on track. Even the greatest among us need support, and nobody is too insignificant to matter. It’s important to care for the faith of everyone around us.
Sin is tricky—it can look good and sound fun, but it’s destructive and empty. It promises happiness but only leads to disappointment. One bad choice often leads to another, and soon enough, these choices become habits that are hard to break. That’s why the Bible urges us to be careful and not let sin fool us.
What Does God Feel?
When people continually ignore God, he feels sad and offended, kind of like a friend who keeps trying to help but is always brushed aside. After years of seeing people turn away, God knows what’s really in their hearts. At some point, it becomes clear that someone who keeps resisting God is just showing their true character.
Why Knowing God’s Ways Matters
Not knowing or caring about God makes it easier to rebel and live only for ourselves. The Bible uses the word “know” not just for information, but for loving and accepting God’s ways. When we truly know God, we find guidance, comfort, and hope—even when life gets tough. But when we ignore him, we miss out on a deeper purpose and risk getting lost in habits that only bring harm.
In short, not knowing God’s word and his ways means missing out on truth, mercy, and real meaning in life. It leads to more pain, less kindness, and a greater risk of getting stuck in the same old mistakes. But when we seek to understand and follow God, we open ourselves to a life that’s safer, happier, and more connected to those around us.
Minister A Francine Green
October 2025
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