Originally posted by zxc22099:
Free will? I don't think so. Not when he has absolute power and has
control over our destiny.
Destiny is determined by three things:
1. Yourself
2. Others
3. Luck
Others:
You parents whether they are rich or poor will influence the kind
of lifestyle you will lead when you are born. People who help or
hinder your progress based on their own personal agenda.
Yourself:
You make decisions on the kind of friends you want to have, to work
hard and achieve success etc...
Luck:
This refers to random events in your life.
Even when you have made all the right decisions - illness can
strike, natural disasters, accidents can happen that leave you
unable to proceed.
Even when you have made all the wrong decisions - someone can
appear and guide you on the right path or you can have a winfall
somewhere.
Whether you achieve material success depends on these three
things... God is not involved.
However once you pledge loyalty to God, one thing will
change.
Yourself:
You make decisions based on the values set by God in the bible.
This may seem insignificant, but the wisdom of God will guide your
path and turn misfortune into blessings. Perhaps not material
wealth or fame, but a good character that will place you in high
standing in the Kingdom of heaven.
