What TV1A Believes (not necessarily in order.)

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Multiple scriptures also encourages God's people to test Him.

When you can answer the question what sin these people are tempting God to do, than you may have a point. What one considers tempting God another could consider taking scripture at face value.

I'm not discounting your opinion. I'm saying the opposing view is just as valid scripturally.

Originally Posted by pelathais

You and I usually agree on most things, or at least it seems to me that we do. However, this is one thing that really stands out as a point of controversy. Innocent people have been badly injured, sickened or killed because they wanted to "prove God." I feel that it is important to speak out against this.

Deuteronomy 6:16

This is the passage that Jesus was quoting when He said, "It is written, thou shalt NOT tempt the Lord thy God." And it has nothing to do with the devil. It's a rule governing the conduct of the people and their God.

If no one has ever explained this to you before then I am saddened. A simple reference Bible makes the point quite clear. The behavior under discussion is dangerous to physical well being and according to the Bible, it is fatal spiritually. I find it hard to believe that "the silence is deafening" or has been deafening on this issue.

Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

See also Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95:8; 1 Corinthians 10:9; Hebrews 3:8-9.