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Why do we need a command to enjoy God?
This question provokes thought about the concept of enjoying God and why it may not come naturally to us as humans. Jason Dohm explains in this video that sin entering the world in Genesis 3 resulted in a fundamental change in human nature. Prior to this, enjoying God was built-in and did not require a command. However, with the corrupting of human nature, we need commands to do things that are good and pleasurable, even after we have been born again.
Dohm highlights that as humans, we still have remaining corruptions that make us dull and cold towards things that we should desire and be warm-hearted towards. Therefore, it is a blessing to have commands to do things like enjoying God because it confronts us in our remaining corruptions and sends us to do things that we will take great pleasure in.
In summary, the need for a command to enjoy God stems from the fundamental change in human nature that occurred with the entrance of sin in Genesis 3. Even after being born again, we still have remaining corruptions that can make us dull and cold towards things we should desire. Commands to do things like enjoying God can be a blessing because they confront us in our remaining corruptions and lead us to take great pleasure in the things that are good and enjoyable.
Jeremiah 9:24 (NKJV) - "But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the Lord."
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By Church & Family LifeWhy do we need a command to enjoy God?
This question provokes thought about the concept of enjoying God and why it may not come naturally to us as humans. Jason Dohm explains in this video that sin entering the world in Genesis 3 resulted in a fundamental change in human nature. Prior to this, enjoying God was built-in and did not require a command. However, with the corrupting of human nature, we need commands to do things that are good and pleasurable, even after we have been born again.
Dohm highlights that as humans, we still have remaining corruptions that make us dull and cold towards things that we should desire and be warm-hearted towards. Therefore, it is a blessing to have commands to do things like enjoying God because it confronts us in our remaining corruptions and sends us to do things that we will take great pleasure in.
In summary, the need for a command to enjoy God stems from the fundamental change in human nature that occurred with the entrance of sin in Genesis 3. Even after being born again, we still have remaining corruptions that can make us dull and cold towards things we should desire. Commands to do things like enjoying God can be a blessing because they confront us in our remaining corruptions and lead us to take great pleasure in the things that are good and enjoyable.
Jeremiah 9:24 (NKJV) - "But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the Lord."