John 9 and Exodus 4:11 and Levitticus 19:14

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I read three scriptures of John 9, Exodus 4:11 and Levitticus 19:14 and I still have a hard time knowing which one is the truth. It's because some people don't believe that God made people to be deaf or blind or etc and some other people believe that God made them to be deaf or blind or etc. Why do they have different beliefs? It drives me nuts. Who is right?????? Which one is the truth? (God made them people to be deaf on purpose OR just happened).

I keep hearing God's words that He said, "Yes, I made people to be deaf on purpose". Was it God's words? OR Was it evil who whispers to my ears?

Some ministers said ,"No, God didn't make you deaf". Some other ministers said, "Yes, God made you deaf". I was like huh. The ministers confused me already and people confused me already. Which one is the TRUTH???

That's why I don't know if the Bible is 100% truth.
 
What happened to all faith ? The bible taught the people to leave all their worries, concerns, problems and all to God and let God take care of them Himself.

I wouldn't worry about IF, God allows me bein' deaf or not. What important to me is that I want to have an eternal life with Jesus Christ by believin' in Him. Trust and Faith in Him is all that matter to me. I knew that ONE DAY I will be ABLE to hear in Heaven to hear their songs. I am happy to know that there's really God out there. And, what's more - His Word is UNchanged, because He is always the SAME as He never changed. :)
 
Rose Immortal said:
Hey, could somebody post links to the 3 Scriptures?

Ok, I could do it for you but, it is goin' to be a loooong ones for all 3.
 
John 9

Joh 9:1 And as he passed by, he saw a man blind from his birth.

Joh 9:2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Rabbi, who sinned, this man, or his parents, that he should be born blind?

Joh 9:3 Jesus answered, Neither did this man sin, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.

Joh 9:4 We must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

Joh 9:5 When I am in the world, I am the light of the world.

Joh 9:6 When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and anointed his eyes with the clay,

Joh 9:7 and said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam (which is by interpretation, Sent). He went away therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

Joh 9:8 The neighbors therefore, and they that saw him aforetime, that he was a beggar, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?

Joh 9:9 Others said, It is he: others said, No, but he is like him. He said, I am [he].

Joh 9:10 They said therefore unto him, How then were thine eyes opened?

Joh 9:11 He answered, The man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to Siloam, and wash: so I went away and washed, and I received sight.

Joh 9:12 And they said unto him, Where is he? He saith, I know not.

Joh 9:13 They bring to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.

Joh 9:14 Now it was the sabbath on the day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.

Joh 9:15 Again therefore the Pharisees also asked him how he received his sight. And he said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and I see.

Joh 9:16 Some therefore of the Pharisees said, This man is not from God, because he keepeth not the sabbath. But others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such signs? And there was division among them.

Joh 9:17 They say therefore unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, in that he opened thine eyes? And he said, He is a prophet.

Joh 9:18 The Jews therefore did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and had received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight,

Joh 9:19 and asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? How then doth he now see?

Joh 9:20 His parents answered and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind:

Joh 9:21 but how he now seeth, we know not; or who opened his eyes, we know not: ask him; he is of age; he shall speak for himself.

Joh 9:22 These things said his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man should confess him [to be] Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

Joh 9:23 Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.

Joh 9:24 So they called a second time the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give glory to God: we know that this man is a sinner.

Joh 9:25 He therefore answered, Whether he is a sinner, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.

Joh 9:26 They said therefore unto him, What did he to thee? How opened he thine eyes?

Joh 9:27 He answered them, I told you even now, and ye did not hear; wherefore would ye hear it again? would ye also become his disciples?

Joh 9:28 And they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are disciples of Moses.

Joh 9:29 We know that God hath spoken unto Moses: but as for this man, we know not whence he is.

Joh 9:30 The man answered and said unto them, Why, herein is the marvel, that ye know not whence he is, and [yet] he opened mine eyes.

Joh 9:31 We know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and do his will, him he heareth.

Joh 9:32 Since the world began it was never heard that any one opened the eyes of a man born blind.

Joh 9:33 If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.

Joh 9:34 They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.

Joh 9:35 Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and finding him, he said, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?

Joh 9:36 He answered and said, And who is he, Lord, that I may believe on him?
Joh 9:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and he it is that speaketh with thee.

Joh 9:38 And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

Joh 9:39 And Jesus said, For judgment came I into this world, that they that see not may see; and that they that see may become blind.

Joh 9:40 Those of the Pharisees who were with him heard these things, and said unto him, Are we also blind?

Joh 9:41 Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye would have no sin: but now ye say, We see: your sin remaineth.
 
Exodus 4:11

And Jehovah said unto him, Who hath made man`s mouth? Or who maketh [a man] dumb, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, Jehovah?

Lev. 19:14

Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind; but thou shalt fear thy God: I am Jehovah.
 
Thanks. :)

Now that I can see all three together, I'd like to ask Momoftwo something. Do you personally think all three of these passages are consistent? Or are you concerned they're not? Just trying to understand your question better. :)
 
Momoftwo said:
I read three scriptures of John 9, Exodus 4:11 and Levitticus 19:14 and I still have a hard time knowing which one is the truth. It's because some people don't believe that God made people to be deaf or blind or etc and some other people believe that God made them to be deaf or blind or etc. Why do they have different beliefs? It drives me nuts. Who is right?????? Which one is the truth? (God made them people to be deaf on purpose OR just happened).

I keep hearing God's words that He said, "Yes, I made people to be deaf on purpose". Was it God's words? OR Was it evil who whispers to my ears?

Some ministers said ,"No, God didn't make you deaf". Some other ministers said, "Yes, God made you deaf". I was like huh. The ministers confused me already and people confused me already. Which one is the TRUTH???

That's why I don't know if the Bible is 100% truth.
Dear Momoftwo,

I can help you understand the verses that you ask about. But I sense that your deeper question is not about just these verses. I notice that most of your Bible verse questions are usually about deafness. Perhaps you are seeking true acceptance of your deafness, and understanding of how that impacted your life.

First, some general principles:

1. God is about orderliness, NOT about confusion. God doesn't want you to be confused or doubtful. He wants you to have clear, orderly, calm thoughts.

2. When you study the meaning of Bible verses, you must study the entire context of the verses. Read at least the entire chapter for the verse that you study.

3. Bible verses are not contradictory to each other. You must study to whom the verses were written, the time, and the circumstances.

I don't know exactly what your Pastor said to you, or preached, so I won't touch that. But let me try to help you with the three verses.
 
John 9:
1 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? 3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. 4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. 6 When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, 7 And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

8 The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged? 9 Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he. 10 Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened? 11 He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight. 12 Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know not.

13 They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind. 14 And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes. 15 Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see. 16 Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them. 17 They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a prophet. 18 But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight. 19 And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? how then doth he now see? 20 His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind: 21 But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself. 22 These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue. 23 Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him. 24 Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner. 25 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. 26 Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes? 27 He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples? 28 Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses' disciples. 29 We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is. 30 The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes. 31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. 32 Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. 33 If this man were not of God, he could do nothing. 34 They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.

35 Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? 36 He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him? 37 And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee. 38 And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

39 And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind. 40 And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also? 41 Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.


Momoftwo, in this chapter, Jesus clearly says that sin did NOT cause the man's blindness.

What part of this Scripture bothers you? Can you please explain what part you have questions about?
 
Exodus 4:

1 And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee. 2 And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. 3 And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it. 4 And the LORD said unto Moses, Put forth thine hand, and take it by the tail. And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand: 5 That they may believe that the LORD God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath appeared unto thee. 6 And the LORD said furthermore unto him, Put now thine hand into thy bosom. And he put his hand into his bosom: and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous as snow. 7 And he said, Put thine hand into thy bosom again. And he put his hand into his bosom again; and plucked it out of his bosom, and, behold, it was turned again as his other flesh. 8 And it shall come to pass, if they will not believe thee, neither hearken to the voice of the first sign, that they will believe the voice of the latter sign. 9 And it shall come to pass, if they will not believe also these two signs, neither hearken unto thy voice, that thou shalt take of the water of the river, and pour it upon the dry land: and the water which thou takest out of the river shall become blood upon the dry land.

10 And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. 11 And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD? 12 Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say. 13 And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send. 14 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart. 15 And thou shalt speak unto him, and put words in his mouth: and I will be with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what ye shall do. 16 And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people: and he shall be, even he shall be to thee instead of a mouth, and thou shalt be to him instead of God. 17 And thou shalt take this rod in thine hand, wherewith thou shalt do signs.

18 And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father in law, and said unto him, Let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my brethren which are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace. 19 And the LORD said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy life. 20 And Moses took his wife and his sons, and set them upon an ass, and he returned to the land of Egypt: and Moses took the rod of God in his hand. 21 And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go. 22 And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn: 23 And I say unto thee, Let my son go, that he may serve me: and if thou refuse to let him go, behold, I will slay thy son, even thy firstborn.

24 And it came to pass by the way in the inn, that the LORD met him, and sought to kill him. 25 Then Zipporah took a sharp stone, and cut off the foreskin of her son, and cast it at his feet, and said, Surely a bloody husband art thou to me. 26 So he let him go: then she said, A bloody husband thou art, because of the circumcision. 27 And the LORD said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses. And he went, and met him in the mount of God, and kissed him. 28 And Moses told Aaron all the words of the LORD who had sent him, and all the signs which he had commanded him. 29 And Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel: 30 And Aaron spake all the words which the LORD had spoken unto Moses, and did the signs in the sight of the people. 31 And the people believed: and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped.


Momoftwo, if you read the entire chapter, especially verses 10, 11, and 12, it will help you understand the meaning of that verse 11.

God called Moses to do a very important job. Moses doubted that he could do it. Moses thought that he didn't have strong speech skills, and that the people would not believe him or follow him. God used questions to Moses to remind him that God could use anyone for His service because God made each person to fit a special place in His plan.
 
Hi all,

Thanks for your help....my kids need the computer so I will be back to you tonight or tmw.

Be back soon
 
Leviticus 19:

1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy. 3 Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the LORD your God. 4 Turn ye not unto idols, nor make to yourselves molten gods: I am the LORD your God. 5 And if ye offer a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD, ye shall offer it at your own will. 6 It shall be eaten the same day ye offer it, and on the morrow: and if ought remain until the third day, it shall be burnt in the fire. 7 And if it be eaten at all on the third day, it is abominable; it shall not be accepted. 8 Therefore every one that eateth it shall bear his iniquity, because he hath profaned the hallowed thing of the LORD: and that soul shall be cut off from among his people. 9 And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest. 10 And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger: I am the LORD your God.

11 Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another. 12 And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD. 13 Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning. 14 Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind, but shalt fear thy God: I am the LORD. 15 Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour. 16 Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD. 17 Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him. 18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.

19 Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gender with a diverse kind: thou shalt not sow thy field with mingled seed: neither shall a garment mingled of linen and woollen come upon thee. 20 And whosoever lieth carnally with a woman, that is a bondmaid, betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedom given her; she shall be scourged; they shall not be put to death, because she was not free. 21 And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, even a ram for a trespass offering. 22 And the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering before the LORD for his sin which he hath done: and the sin which he hath done shall be forgiven him. 23 And when ye shall come into the land, and shall have planted all manner of trees for food, then ye shall count the fruit thereof as uncircumcised: three years shall it be as uncircumcised unto you: it shall not be eaten of. 24 But in the fourth year all the fruit thereof shall be holy to praise the LORD withal. 25 And in the fifth year shall ye eat of the fruit thereof, that it may yield unto you the increase thereof: I am the LORD your God. 26 Ye shall not eat any thing with the blood: neither shall ye use enchantment, nor observe times. 27 Ye shall not round the corners of your heads, neither shalt thou mar the corners of thy beard. 28 Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD. 29 Do not prostitute thy daughter, to cause her to be a whore; lest the land fall to whoredom, and the land become full of wickedness.

30 Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the LORD. 31 Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God. 32 Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD. 33 And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him. 34 But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God. 35 Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure. 36 Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall ye have: I am the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt. 37 Therefore shall ye observe all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: I am the LORD.


Momoftwo, this chapter lists many of the rules that God established for His chosen people to obey. These are rules that God established for people to live together in a way holy to God, and fair to each other.

In verse 14, God tells the people that they must not be mean to deaf or blind people. God says that being kind to deaf and blind people is also a way to show respect to God.
 
Rose Immortal said:
Thanks. :)

Now that I can see all three together, I'd like to ask Momoftwo something. Do you personally think all three of these passages are consistent? Or are you concerned they're not? Just trying to understand your question better. :)

You're welcome. :)
 
Yeah, that's for Isrealites. You're not an Isrealite. :)
 
Good posting, Reba. That's explained. The law given to the hebrews and those foreigners who join in God's people includes. But the law is for all mankind. Bec laws shown how limited we all are. As u quote the scripture showing that God uses us for special way, as Book of Romans said faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God,,, not mean its for hearing, as Book of Isaiah mention deaf shall hear the Word of God. How? As for us today, sign language that lead deaf to the Lord. That's the whole message. Yes, some saying if pastor try to heal u, but u r still deaf, mean lack of faith. That's NOT according what the Lord meant. And some said feel the faith, that's Not according the scritpure also. That's why read the whole passae.
 
Oh yeah I use sign language talkin' to God in every situation I am in. LOL That was like I am talkin' to my brother. :lol: I am glad to know that He is UP THERE listenin'. :D
 
Momoftwo said:
I keep hearing God's words that He said, "Yes, I made people to be deaf on purpose". Was it God's words? OR Was it evil who whispers to my ears?

Some ministers said ,"No, God didn't make you deaf". Some other ministers said, "Yes, God made you deaf". I was like huh. The ministers confused me already and people confused me already. Which one is the TRUTH???

That's why I don't know if the Bible is 100% truth.
Momoftwo, many people interpret the Bible differently, and occasionally people take the same verse and they see it one way when they first read it and another way when they read it again later.

From looking at the world around me I see bad things happen to good people and good things happen to bad people. Good people get killed in floods, murdered, innocent children molested, babies born with disabilities, etc. Bad people get fame, fortune, the admiration of the masses, etc. Many people like to believe that God "makes" things happen like floods and miracles. Unfortunately, this makes a person wonder whats so good about a God who would "let" and innocent child be harmed. To me, a simple answer like "it was in God's plan" just is not good enough. I do not like a God who would plan for a person to be raped or beaten. I don't want to worship a God like that.

...yet at the same time, I have gotten clear and unambiguous messages that there is a God (in ways that would only make sense to me).

So that leaves us with the question - assuming there is a God - why would God let bad things happen to good or innocent people?

The way traditional theology works - both Judaic and Christian theology specifically - is like picturing the universe as a machine and God outside controlling the machine.

However, many theologists have come to see the world differently. In process theology, the universe is regarded as an "organism" or living thing with all parts having an effect on the other parts - some directly, some indirectly. And that God's place in this universe is not outside, but rather present in every moment encouraging each of us to make choices among an infinite number of relevant possibilities. God doesn't miraculously "make" things happen or "let" things happen - God gives us choices and allows us to make those choices, and we live out the consequences as a whole - sometimes my choices don't affect me as much as they affect someone else, etc. This is a theological model which allows for the concepts science has shown to be at work in our universe - it doesn't seek to deny quantum physics, evolution, free-will, etc.

If you feel that to accept the message of the Bible you must see it as 100% true and literal, and the precise inspired word of God, then much of what you read may seem contradictory, or confusing. If you choose to see the message of the Bible in a more metaphoric sense, and allow the possibility that it is an imperfect human document, it makes it a great deal easier to accept - at least it does for me.

Can anyone prove that the Bible is 100% true? In the end, many will claim it is, but in my opinion, only God can say. But from what I personally know of the world, it doesn't seem likely to me. That doesn;t change it's real value to me though.
 
Rose Immortal said:
Thanks. :)

Now that I can see all three together, I'd like to ask Momoftwo something. Do you personally think all three of these passages are consistent? Or are you concerned they're not? Just trying to understand your question better. :)

I'm trying to understand why this verses were important in the bible. What is the point?
 
Momoftwo said:
I'm trying to understand why this verses were important in the bible. What is the point?
II Timothy 3:16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
 
Reba said:
Dear Momoftwo,

I can help you understand the verses that you ask about. But I sense that your deeper question is not about just these verses. I notice that most of your Bible verse questions are usually about deafness. Perhaps you are seeking true acceptance of your deafness, and understanding of how that impacted your life.

First, some general principles:

1. God is about orderliness, NOT about confusion. God doesn't want you to be confused or doubtful. He wants you to have clear, orderly, calm thoughts.

2. When you study the meaning of Bible verses, you must study the entire context of the verses. Read at least the entire chapter for the verse that you study.

3. Bible verses are not contradictory to each other. You must study to whom the verses were written, the time, and the circumstances.

I don't know exactly what your Pastor said to you, or preached, so I won't touch that. But let me try to help you with the three verses.


Reba,

Yeah, I think you're right that I need to seek a true acceptance of my deafness. I guess from what I can see my 5 older hearing siblings talking and laughing - we are very knit close family. Before my parents died, my parents and siblings were talking and laughing. But then my father died and then I have two hearing children and then my mother died. Now, just my siblings and their spouses and their kids - they talked and laughed. We got together a lot. I can see a huge difference between my own family (my deaf husband and my two kids) that we signed and talked and laughed that we really enjoyed. I get frustrated when I am with my siblings because I wanted to know what they were laughing and they looked so relaxed. But me, so frustrating and try to undertand what they were talking about and I asked them what they talked about and they told me what they were talking about. I prefer my own family because of wonderful communication with sign language - so enjoy, laughing, everything to talk about. But not with my siblings. So, it frustrates me. I really want to know IF God made me deaf on purpose. IFFFF God made me deaf on purpose, THEN I will feel better and I understand that God needs me to work on this job by educating hearing people what I feel like frustrate and teach them to learn how to tolerate with me by communicating with me as well as I learn how to tolerate myself, too. What disappointed me which was that my 5 siblings think that my deafness came from something happened - not God. They think maybe my deafness came from my mom's smoking while she was pregnant or drinking red wine or drug that she was in a car accident while she was 8th pregnant with me that she had 50 stitches on her face that her face was hit to the window - icy road. My siblings don't believe that God made me deaf which made me SAD. But my heart keeps TELLING me that God made me deaf on purpose. I still KEEP hearing God's words that God made me deaf on purpose. That's why my siblings really frustrated me about God and deaf.
 
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