WHY SHOULD I BELIEVE IN GOD?

The Bible states that faith is required to believe in God, for we cannot see His physical presence. However, this faith is not blind. We believe that God has made it reasonable to believe in Him.

One reason to believe in God is that of the logical sequence of cause and effect. What set in motion the grand events that caused the universe to exist? Was it merely a cosmic accident? Did human personality, civilization, art, philosophy, reason and religion all emerge by accident? Did something come from nothing? We believe that the universe was caused and humanity and the earth we stand on are part of the effect. It's reasonable to view God as the cause. Some argue, "But who caused God?" But the very definition of God – an eternal, immortable being – answers this argument.

Our planet and the universe offer remarkable displays of fine tuning, not to mention grandeur and beauty. Could our complex universe have resulted by accident? Againt all scientific and mathematical odds, we exist on a vibrant planet in the midst of a spectacular universe. Given the harsh realities of the universe and the mindlessness of matter, it's much more probable that we wouldn't exist.

Couple this with the uniquely human phenomenon of personality and consciousness and the case for a divine originator grows even more monumental.

In addition, there is an undeniable spiritual hunger in mankind. Throughout the centuries, across the oceans, from tribal hut to medieval fortress to midtown Manhattan, man has sought after the spiritual. Why is there such a longing in us to look beyond the physical realm? Could it be that a creator placed within us a longing to seek after Him? Although some may claim they have absolutely no interest in spiritual matters, this has not been the norm of cultures throughout history.

Our innate sense of morality is also evidence for God. Although humans don't agree in every sense about what is proper moral behavior, the human race almost unanimously agrees that selfishness is bad, love is good, cheating is bad, and honesty is good.

Where do we get these ideas about right and wrong? We get them from a moral lawgiver, who is intensely concerned about human behavior. If we deny the existence of God, then all behavior becomes subjective. We cannot decry murder, starvation or child abuse because your ideas about right and wrong might be different than mine. And who is to say who is right? Without God, we take away the ultimate standard of appeal and the foundation of morality.

Finally, many people would say that a belief in God has changed their lives by transforming their character and giving them hope beyond the circumstances in which they live.

In addition to reasoning, however, the God of the Bible claims to allow us to experience and know Him in a personal way. Jesus says to "seek and you will find." If you are sincerely seeking God, ask Him to reveal himself to you.

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