Featured Why did not God perform miracles in Tyre, Sidon, and Sodom?

One of the reasons God destroys cities and nations is that their sins and sinful influence has been so great that it suits God to make an example of them to dissuade other cities and nations from going down the same path.

God is never under obligation to do anything, including provide additional revelation to persons or cultures that have rejected what has already been given.

I think the issue for you here is that you have empathy for the innocents in the midst of such cultures that are being destroyed, such as children and the faithful remnant, however large or small they may be. Remember, while God sometimes judges cities, cultures, and nations in the fallen world, there is coming a day when we will be judged individually, so that no truly innocent children or faithful people will be ultimately punished for the sins of others.

Remember that when we talk of God, we are talking about the Author of Life Who has created and sustained us. Most of those who have been faithful to God throughout the ages have died due to strife, sickness, age, etc. Their lives in God are not lost. They are alive in Him at this very moment and will be raised on the day of judgment.

 

People like to second guess God. Why did God do this and not that.

The oldest one I know of is "Why doesn't God instill in everyone faith in Christ, that way no one would be punished and undergo the second death in the afterlife."

Next, is why doesn't God reveal the gospel to everyone, so people would always have the chance to ask for mercy?

At its core, it is finding fault with God's perfection.

 

King James Version Romans 1:28
And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

It may be that there comes a point when God ceases to try and convince men of their depravity and begins to execute judgement.

 

People say all sorts of things to justify their behavior.
Did you say "by no means do I doubt God's wisdom, perfection and sovereignty?" Recall the story where the first guy agreed to work all day for X amount of money? Then the next guy got the same money for less work. Did you understand? Or did you leave the church mad when the Pastor taught that story? Matthew 20:1-16

What kind of mind says I deserve the same amount of mercy as the next guy? Recall the story of the Publican that prayed? Luke 18:9-14

 

Yea i agree

 

I pray about things I don't understand the reason of. Sometimes It's revealed to me from scripture. Some things just aren't to be known in this life. Praying about it is more likely to help than not.
MB

 

Then why did you not address the "help" provided.
First you find fault with God, such that His behavior needs to be explained, then you find fault with my effort to help you see the truth. God has mercy on whom He has mercy. Take it or leave it.

 

The op did not find fault with God

 

Dear Sir, why are you posting? I am tired of your falsehoods. Anytime a person says why did God do this and not that, he or she is saying the "this" was not perfect.

 

Orrrrrr.......they are trying to learn. Not sure why you run to the worst possible interpretation of what he said. Further I have ssid no falsehood. I was on this board before you got here ill be here long after you are gone

 

God gives faith to whom he chooses. God doesn't force belief via miracles or intellect.

 

I provided the falsehood,
Anytime a person says why did God do this and not that, he or she is saying the "this" was not perfect. Therefore the OP did find fault with God.

Yes, you have been here a long time, but not as long as those who wandered in the wilderness.

 

No he found fault with people who ssid that. Not sure why that needs explaining

 

The Pharisee found fault with the Publican, and you find fault with me. Not sure why this needs explaining.

 

I disagreed with you. I did not engage you. You engaged me. Apparently you need a windmill