Knowledge of The Future
Monday, October 13th, 2008(good points quoted from “Knowing God’s Will; Biblical Principles of Guidance” [Blain, M. Smith])
Some reasons why knowledge of the future could be harmful for us:
1. Knowledge of the future could be paralyzing, e.g. Saul’s experience when he consulted the witch (1 Sam 28). God leads us as much by information he withholds as by information he gives.
2. Knowledge of the future could stifle our moment-by-moment obedience to God. We would begin to feel as though we had God “locked in” – that no disobedience on our part would prevent God from carrying out His plan.
3. Such knowledge could also stifle our moment-by-moment faith and trust in God. We would have no opportunity for the kind of faith required when we are forced to trust Him each moment for fresh guidance.
4. It could stunt the growth of the intellectual faculties God has given us for decision making. We would not develop our rational abilities to make responsible decisions.
5. It could add a dimension of boredom to our lives. Knowing what the future held would cause us to lose the sense of curiosity which adds a continual element of anticipation of our existence. Being guided step-by-step is surely a much more exciting experience than having before us an elaborate blueprint of the future.




