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As horrific an experience as swallowing an 100-year-old raw egg would be, Jonah was swallowed by a whale (or big fish) while running from God's will and while potentially giving the Ninevites to whom he was sent no chance to repent. With such being the case, I'd rather swallow the egg while doing God's will for my life.
Here, then, is my question for whoever comes next:
Would you rather be thrown into a lion's den to potentially be eaten alive for your unwavering faith in God, or would you rather sit at home on your sofa and pet your gently-purring cat while doing nothing for God?
I'm sorry if I've already ruined the game, but I'd like to see somebody honestly answer my question.
Here, then, is my question for whoever comes next:
Would you rather be thrown into a lion's den to potentially be eaten alive for your unwavering faith in God, or would you rather sit at home on your sofa and pet your gently-purring cat while doing nothing for God?
I'm sorry if I've already ruined the game, but I'd like to see somebody honestly answer my question.
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As pathetic as this may be for a Christian, fear overrides, and I'd rather pet a gently-purring pussy and do nothing for God, than be thrown to the lions. Not forever, though, but certainly in the moment. Fortunately, God doesn't always give us such easy choices, or there might be no Daniels.
Would you rather work 7 years for your future-father-in-law to marry your spouse, only to be cheated into working for a further 7 years for him to marry, or elope and marry immediately without his permission or blessing?
Would you rather work 7 years for your future-father-in-law to marry your spouse, only to be cheated into working for a further 7 years for him to marry, or elope and marry immediately without his permission or blessing?
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Hmmm. Tricky question, because those wandering in the desert for 40 years were wandering because they hadn't believed God in the first place, and weren't even permitted to enter the promised land. Except Caleb and Joshua, who had presented a positive report, and were permitted (Joshua was the one who renewed the covenant with the sons of Israel at Gilgal). So yes, I'd rather be Joshua or Caleb wandering in the desert for 40 years and finally get to enter the promised land, than take 40 years to pay off a boring mortgage. 
Would you rather believe the words of Israel's judge when she tells that God has commanded to take 3000 men to fight Jabin's army, or stay in safety but watch as 3000 of your friends, family and countrymen are killed by a foreign invader?
Would you rather believe the words of Israel's judge when she tells that God has commanded to take 3000 men to fight Jabin's army, or stay in safety but watch as 3000 of your friends, family and countrymen are killed by a foreign invader?
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Hmmm. Tricky question, because those wandering in the desert for 40 years were wandering because they hadn't believed God in the first place, and weren't even permitted to enter the promised land. Except Caleb and Joshua, who had presented a positive report, and were permitted (Joshua was the one who renewed the covenant with the sons of Israel at Gilgal). So yes, I'd rather be Joshua or Caleb wandering in the desert for 40 years and finally get to enter the promised land, than take 40 years to pay off a boring mortgage.
Would you rather believe the words of Israel's judge when she tells that God has commanded to take 3000 men to fight Jabin's army, or stay in safety but watch as 3000 of your friends, family and countrymen are killed by a foreign invader?
Would you rather believe the words of Israel's judge when she tells that God has commanded to take 3000 men to fight Jabin's army, or stay in safety but watch as 3000 of your friends, family and countrymen are killed by a foreign invader?
Would you rather be born in the time of Jesus or your actual birthdate?
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Much as it would be exciting to be born in the time of Jesus and have a chance to actually meet him in the flesh, I believe if I had been born then, I might not have known Jesus as I do now - as Saviour - we have the completed scriptures, we have inherited the spread of the gospel by faithful witnesses and missionaries - we have so much. So I will say reluctantly that I'd rather be born now, unless I can guarantee my salvation with being born then.
Would you rather be a Samson and tortured by the Philistines, or a Delilah-type figure and rewarded (in this life) for your evil works?
Would you rather be a Samson and tortured by the Philistines, or a Delilah-type figure and rewarded (in this life) for your evil works?
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Much as it would be exciting to be born in the time of Jesus and have a chance to actually meet him in the flesh, I believe if I had been born then, I might not have known Jesus as I do now - as Saviour - we have the completed scriptures, we have inherited the spread of the gospel by faithful witnesses and missionaries - we have so much. So I will say reluctantly that I'd rather be born now, unless I can guarantee my salvation with being born then.
Would you rather be a Samson and tortured by the Philistines, or a Delilah-type figure and rewarded (in this life) for your evil works?
Would you rather be a Samson and tortured by the Philistines, or a Delilah-type figure and rewarded (in this life) for your evil works?
I had to google the actual torture because I didnt know what happened to Samson in detail. I was going to choose the Delilah option because ashamedly I do succumb to my worldly wayssometimes but then I remembered the pain of childbirth and think I can go up a few notches. My eyes have enjoyed the beauty of this world but in a way to have my eyes removed would not be the worst thing. I would still be able to pray to God and communicate with others and for that Id be grateful.
Would you rather spend 40 days in a desert and be tempted by the Devil or spend 40 days in a desert and come across a beautiful oasis?
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I will let Moses or someone answer Give Thanks question
I would rather be the 5th richest person in the world because I dont know what it is like to have a lot of money. But then I could hire the faith healer....or fund his ministry
Would you rather know the pain of being nailed on the cross or give birth to octuplets without any painkillers?
I would rather be the 5th richest person in the world because I dont know what it is like to have a lot of money. But then I could hire the faith healer....or fund his ministry
Would you rather know the pain of being nailed on the cross or give birth to octuplets without any painkillers?
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I will let Moses or someone answer Give Thanks question
I would rather be the 5th richest person in the world because I dont know what it is like to have a lot of money. But then I could hire the faith healer....or fund his ministry
Would you rather know the pain of being nailed on the cross or give birth to octuplets without any painkillers?
I would rather be the 5th richest person in the world because I dont know what it is like to have a lot of money. But then I could hire the faith healer....or fund his ministry
Would you rather know the pain of being nailed on the cross or give birth to octuplets without any painkillers?
Although, feeding time might be a real problem, I reckon. (I'm a guy, so must take it on faith that giving birth is a painful process - but I'm sure the pain is insignificant compared to what you get to keep after all the pain is through).Would you rather be Peter and say you'd die before denying Jesus, and then deny him three times, or never have the conviction to say it and never be tested?
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I will let Moses or someone answer Give Thanks question
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I'd rather give birth to octuplets without pain killers. If there's eight of them, they've gotta be smaller, right? Although, feeding time might be a real problem, I reckon. (I'm a guy, so must take it on faith that giving birth is a painful process - but I'm sure the pain is insignificant compared to what you get to keep after all the pain is through).
Would you rather be Peter and say you'd die before denying Jesus, and then deny him three times, or never have the conviction to say it and never be tested?
Although, feeding time might be a real problem, I reckon. (I'm a guy, so must take it on faith that giving birth is a painful process - but I'm sure the pain is insignificant compared to what you get to keep after all the pain is through).Would you rather be Peter and say you'd die before denying Jesus, and then deny him three times, or never have the conviction to say it and never be tested?
Would you rather be Jonah in the belly of a whale/fish for 3 days or stuck on an unfamiliar island for 3 months taking a chance on survival?
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I watched this story on YT of an American fisherman who got swallowed by a whale and he lived to tell the tale. Surprisingly he did say it was a pretty tight squeeze! So Id take my chances on an unfamiliar island because Ive watched enough Survivor seasons to give it a go, without a money reward lol
Would you rather have Jesus heal you from a life of leprosy or never have a sick day in your life?
Would you rather have Jesus heal you from a life of leprosy or never have a sick day in your life?
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This is a hard question - I think I'd rather have Jesus heal me from a life of leprosy (he's actually healed ours hearts from much worse than leprosy!) Not that I want to be sick, but I think we value what He does for us much more knowing what what could have been. I think the next question is similar to this and another one asked before about wandering in the wilderness.
Would you rather be one of the children of Israel born in the wilderness, with the shame of living without God's covenant sign until finally receiving it just before entering the Promised Land (Joshua 5), or would you rather be born in the Promised Land and never know what it feels like to be out of covenant with God and separated from Him?
Would you rather be one of the children of Israel born in the wilderness, with the shame of living without God's covenant sign until finally receiving it just before entering the Promised Land (Joshua 5), or would you rather be born in the Promised Land and never know what it feels like to be out of covenant with God and separated from Him?
