Could questioning and asking questions be good in my growing Christian faith?

Question

I know I believe all of the bible, but sometimes I have questions. Is it fine to question what I don't know and ask? I don't mean to doubt, I just want to be more clear about what's going on. That way i feel i'll be even more confident, and i'll grow even stronger. right?

Answer 1

I think that it is okay to question. In order for you to understand you must question. As long as you are not question God, but questioning your understanding, then i think that you are fine. I do think that it helps you grow, because the more you know, the more you grow.

Answer 2

Every question has an answer. If you have specific questions, I'm sure you have people around you to help guide you to how to answer your question. The beauty of the Bible it is unchanging, just as the living Word "is the same yesterday today and forever." (Hebrews 13:8) Our understanding changes, but the Truth remains the same. If you have a question, pray and seek God there. Then, read God's Word fervently to find your answer. Acts 17:11 says, "Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true."

Answer 3

I really don't see any problem with it because it's always good to get another opinion or two (or 30 :) BUT, ALWAYS compare it with the Bible so you don't stray from what God wants and expects you to do.



I believe God wants us to share our knowledge with others but don't confuse knowledge and wisdom. There is deceptive knowledge (Gen 3:5), sinful knowledge (Gen 3:7) and puffed up knowledge (I Cor 8:11) so study God's word so you don't fall prey to any of those.



One can have all the knowledge from book learning they can muster, and we are told to gain knowledge (Isaiah 33:6; II Pet 1:5; II Pet 3:18) but without life's experiences, the wisdom isn't always there if it isn't God based (Jer 8:9) and people end up giving their opinion which can, many times, lead us astray if we follow it.



And personally, I think a person who doesn't ask questions ends up at a loss because they don't gain the knowledge they need to handle life's problems and we can't bear good fruit without it (Jms 3:17). I worked with a woman like that who never asked questions and we all joked (her, too) about the funny things she said, where I was always inquisitive and observant, so she was surprised that I was younger than her but had so much knowledge about things.



Life is what you make it and you can sit back and float along with others or you can dig in and learn all you can. I like your inquisitive mind, your wanting to learn from others and your "gentle soul" and concern for others, so keep up the good work and if I could, I would give you a bunch of my points because I don't get on this forum much anymore to use them :)



God bless you

Answer 4

Yes I can attest to that when I have had a question about something I did not understand I would ask our Minister or Pastor whatever name you want. And would walk off feeling better. At last I understood. So go ahead and ask. You will learn a lot and be very happy with it. And the Lord wants you to do so.

Answer 5

As long as you check out the answers before you take them for "the truth" you seek. The bible can be interpreted in different ways. Take John 3:16 "you must be born again". some people interpret that as a spiritual rebirth. Those who believe in reincarnation interpret it as a physical rebirth. So dont take the answers you get here as the one and only truth.

Answer 6

It's O.K. but ultimately you should rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance and illuminating the Word. Be sure you pray for Him to give you wisdom in discerning when asking others questions about God, especially strangers, and on Yahoo R&S. Stay in the Word and be sensitive to the Holy Spirit.God bless!!

Answer 7

Yes that's fine it should even be encouraged to ask. If one does not ask any questions then one will never learn anything. It is fine to ask and whoever you ask should always be happy you did and help you find the answer.

Answer 8

If you want to be a Good Christian, you accept what you're told is the Word of God and don't question your betters.



If you want to be an intelligent human being, you question anything that seems questionable.



The two are pretty much mutually exclusive.

Answer 9

You'll only get another HUMAN interpretation. Probably best to stick to your own. Getting into studying the bible can be like getting into politics... everybody starts having ulterior motives for how it turns out.

Answer 10

of course its fine to question, you wouldnt be human if you didn't its just whether you believe or not that is important. how else will you understand it if you dont ask?

Answer 11

nothing wrong with that ...

i think everybody here has asked a question or 2

this is after all Yahoo questions and answers

Answer 12

Right.

Answer 13

that sounds logical to me.



if you don't know why you believe something, you're just a puppet.

Answer 14

If you ask logical or intelligent questions, it will only shake your faith.