I can see the humor and humor is a choice, but beware of the spoken word into creation, they have a way of coming back at you. Now that said, that is a opinion of mine , but freewill has been given to us. No criticism meant, its just something I have learned the hard way in the past..
The born again Christian should not be exercising free will, but is to do the will of The Father. Free will is what get's us in trouble and started the whole thing in The Garden. Do as though wilt, make your own choices, and choose for yourself what is right and wrong......was very instrumental in the 60's hippie movement, but is not of God.
It's interesting to read these post, and with no judgment intent whatever, it must be stated that God is not controlling the events of this world on the ground....so to speak. It may surprise some to know who is. For instance:
Matt 4
[8] Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and
sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
[9] And saith unto him,
All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
[10] Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
There can be no temptation if one does not own or posses what is offered, and notice Our Lord did not dispute the claim.
John 8
[23] And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
1 John
15] Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
[16] For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
[17] And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Again, who is running around to see whom he can devour? This is Satan's playground and always has been. God places His protective hand on those who worship things from above. He restrains the power of darkness as He wills, based on obedience. One only needs a quick glance at the book of Job for confirmation of this.
Now, for those who do not believe? It's all hogwash right? But again, this posting is not directed at non-believers, but posted in support of those who do.....all three of us.
