Is it okay to be upset with God?

[xpower]

Is it ever okay to be upset with or angry at God? I just what to know.

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

I'm more worried about vice-versa.

 

[SkyWriting]

Is it ever okay to be upset with or angry at God? I just what to know.

Just so long as you recover and followup with
praise and adoration, sure. God forgives most
every sin. Avoid blasphemes.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

Is it ever okay to be upset with or angry at God? I just what to know.

Is a three year old son ever angry at his dad ?

 

[Tull]

Its normal for the finite to be upset with infinite when the infinite runs things in a manner the finite cannot comprehend.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

Its normal for the finite to be upset with infinite when the infinite runs things in a manner the finite cannot comprehend.

Who anywhere understands YHWH ?
(HE says no one but Himself)
So then, is everyone upset with Him ?

 

[CrystalDragon]

Just like with anyone, it's okay to be angry on occasion, but don't hold a lifelong "I hate your guts and I'm never going to speak to you again" grudge, unless they're really really bad to you. Try to avoid relationships that are having a negative impact on you.

 

[TaylorSexton]

It depends on exactly what you mean by "angry at God."

 

[~Anastasia~]

I don't think this falls under the category of a transgression so much as it shows that we are not fully mature, are failing to trust God fully, fight our flesh, or don't understand something.

In some circumstances, it is perfectly natural and understandable.

The important thing is that we get past it, and at the least accept whatever God has willed or allowed to happen in our lives, and trust Him.

 

[Greg J.]

Is it ever okay to be upset with or angry at God? I just what to know.

Without knowing details, I'll just say, "yes," but also keep working to accept that God has done nothing wrong, and is in fact working for your good (if you're the sort of person that asks the question you did). The problem is our lack of information and understanding—and our sin—not anything God ultimately desired.

People tend to remember:
“In your anger do not sin” ... (Ephesians 4:26a, 1984 NIV)

But there is also:
But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. (bold mine, Colossians 3:8, 1984 NIV)

 

[Tull]

Who anywhere understands YHWH ?
(HE says no one but Himself)
So then, is everyone upset with Him ?

Some of us are humble enough to both understand and admit that at times we become confused,discouraged and perhaps a bit upset that we can't understand whats going on around us and in our lives, it is a passing emotion that does not last.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

Some of us are humble enough to both understand and admit that at times we become confused,discouraged and perhaps a bit upset that we can't understand whats going on around us and in our lives, it is a passing emotion that does not last.

So, then , are you humble enough to answer the question instead of possibly trying to imply that others who know better are not humble ?

 

[South Bound]

Is it ever okay to be upset with or angry at God? I just what to know.

No. It's not only a sin on several levels, it's also a red flag that one isn't being conformed to the image of Christ, which should by a huge concern when evaluating one's salvation.

 

[Tull]

So, then , are you humble enough to answer the question instead of possibly trying to imply that others who know better are not humble ?

The question is nonsense,the bible is full of people who I'm sure both of us could learn from who were at times perplexed and confused by what God was up to.....but I guess you are above all of that and them.


What you are saying about yourself is that either you understand all things and have all knowledge and wisdom or what you don't understand is covered by your perfect flawless faith,neither of of which I suspect is true.

 

[tulipbee]

Is it ever okay to be upset with or angry at God? I just what to know.

How can you be upset with something you don't know about or even know if God exists? You don't just pick a spot in the air and get mad about. You're mad about having to do the picking. If you pick a nonexistent element, you'll go mad about it. The Bible exists but you're mad about the book being a stack of paper made of trees. You got mad at the tree instead.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

The question is nonsense,the bible is full of people who I'm sure both of us could learn from who were at times perplexed and confused by what God was up to.....but I guess you are above all of that and them.


What you are saying about yourself is that either you understand all things and have all knowledge and wisdom or what you don't understand is covered by your perfect flawless faith,neither of of which I suspect is true.

So, you admit your not humble ?
The question is still not answered, and you missed the point entirely.

 

[Tull]

So, you admit your not humble ?
The question is still not answered, and you missed the point entirely.

You have no point,there is nothing to miss,the question has already been answered,i learned a long time ago that the more grandiose,pompous and high flown the screen name the more of a waste of time it was to bother.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

You have no point,there is nothing to miss,the question has already been answered,i learned a long time ago that the more grandiose,pompous and high flown the screen name the more of a waste of time it was to bother.

So you did not learn the truth yet, and you are not humble enough to ?

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

(1) Who anywhere understands YHWH ?
(HE says no one but Himself)
(2)So then, is everyone upset with Him ?

Here's the answers (rhetorical really).
(1) No one.
(2) No.
i.e. just because we don't understand YHWH , is no reason to be upset with Him (nor with His children).

 

[Tull]

So you did not learn the truth yet, and you are not humble enough to ?

I guess not master,perhaps you should move on to some one more deserving,im not worthy,im not worthy.