Friday, July 4, 2025

 The divine splendor and majesty of God fill the entire cosmos, extending beyond the constraints of time itself—a concept that surpasses human understanding, even for those who are considered perfect. Think about the happiest moment you have ever experienced; now realize that such a moment is minuscule compared to the deep, overwhelming joy and fulfillment that arise from contemplating God's glory. I am referring here to the indescribable bliss that comes from reflecting on God's perfect, flawless, and infinite majesty. Even a tiny fragment of God's glory surpasses the entire existence of humanity from beginning to end. This suggests that any imperfection, no matter how small, brings about sorrow and suffering that are so intense they are almost unbearable for God. Consequently, God's presence must be eternal and unchanging—existing fully at every moment throughout eternity. From this understanding, we see why God's nature is inherently good: because this glorious Being exercises endless patience and chooses not to rid the universe of all imperfections immediately. Instead, God, out of pure selflessness, offered Himself through Jesus Christ to bear the punishment and legal consequences of sin, taking upon Himself the imperfections of humanity. In doing so, He imputes those faults to Christ, who perfectly reflects God's glory. The closest relationship God has is with the Father, who in His love sent His only Son—who embodies divine glory—to live as a human and die on the cross. This sacrificial act has made God's glory visible and accessible to all. Through this divine intervention, God's radiant light is revealed to us, shining brightly for everyone to see. Ultimately, God's purpose is to transform us into the likeness of His Son so that we may share in His eternal joy and partake in His divine glory. If God's moral character were merely aligned with human ideas of good and evil, He would not truly embody the essence of divinity. Instead, God must represent a supreme moral standard—one that surpasses all other beings in the universe. His holiness demands that even the slightest imperfection be considered a serious violation of His nature. Imagine, for instance, a radiant light so pure and intense that even a tiny blemish—like a small black dot—would be virtually indistinguishable from the brilliance surrounding it, yet would still diminish its radiance. In such an analogy, minor flaws are intolerable because they tarnish the splendor of God's glory. God's glory is revealed in His power, beauty, and goodness—perfection itself—and thus, He must eliminate every imperfection to preserve His divine purity. The core issue is not primarily whether God is responsible for all suffering in the world; rather, it is about why God has not completely eradicated evil following humanity's disobedience—specifically Adam's disobedience to God's clear warning regarding the forbidden tree. This act exemplifies humanity's fundamental misunderstanding of reality and the consequences of turning away from God's divine law.

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