My belief in a Higher Power (this Source who rules our universe/planet) implies that man has only a secondary freewill (not PRIMARY freewill). The message of Job (probably the first text written as scripture) seems clear on this issue. Also, King David, viewed God (the Father) as ruling our universe/planet (totally). Noah, Moses, all the Prophets, and Yeshua also viewed their destiny as subservient to our Higher Power (which acts as our Potter/Creator/First Cause). Jesus said: the Father is greater than I and all that I do is predestined by the Father. No-one can come to me unless Father God draws him/her. Even Judas was without any primary freewill (if scripture is valid). So what does this mean for believers in the NOW?
The message of scripture seems clear...that Father God rules this universe/planet and every event which happens is ordained and predestined by this SOURCE (how could it be otherwise)? Did I choose to be born? Did I choose my parents, culture, talents, color, mindset, or destiny? I don't think so! I am now nearly 82 years of age. My destiny is soon over (for this realm of reality) and all that has happened during my lifetime (on planet Earth) leads me to the view that I have no PRIMARY freewill (only secondary). My actions are based on my 'secondary' freewill which for me 'appears' as primary at the time.
In reality, however, I now know that if Father God (our Potter) rules this universe/planet (if he is the First Cause), then I can not have any PRIMARY freewill. I can only act as an agent of this Higher Power who actually rules over me/you/everyone. A believer can discern these realities (generally) even as an 'atheist' is generally unable to discern these realities. Blindness happens to those who view themselves as PRIMARY actors and God as secondary. In reality, this is BACKWARDS thinking. A Higher Power must have total control over his entire Creation if this creation is to have a destiny/purpose. This is prima facie.
This concept of freewill is confusing to many as most (thinkers and philosophers) do not desire to be an agent and/or a subservient person to some Higher Source. Human nature wants to be in CONTROL of their actions behavior and then ignore the reality of a Higher Intelligence who gave them their real destiny. I was taught this idea (during my youth) that I have freewill to choose as I please. I have now rejected this idea as I grew in knowledge and understanding. I now view my behavior and destiny as less that fully free. My reading of history and scripture has led me to the view that all is 'determined' at the highest levels.
What gives me some reality on this issue is when I think of my birth and all that has happened since my birth. If I were to have real FREEWILL then I would need to choose my birth, my talents, my culture, my parents, etc. I would need to reject this idea that a Higher Source (Potter) rules over this universe/planet. I am unable to reject these ideas as I grow in wisdom, knowledge, and discernment. I now view myself as acting with secondary freewill (and not knowing fully why my actions, etc. are subservient). Technically, I do not KNOW anything is my new motto. Socrates is my mentor on this idea.
What I do is express my viewpoint as I live my life in the NOW. If a Higher Intelligence (Creator) actually rules this universe/planet (as I now assume) then this means that I can NOT have PRIMARY freewill. The logic does not follow when I assume that a Higher Intelligence (Power) is behind the scenes. I have adopted the view of King David in Psalms 139. I was conceived in the womb of my mother by a source which desired this outcome for me. All that follows flows from this idea that I am not in control and never have been. Are you in control? I would suggest NOT if you follow the above logic/philosophy.
The story of Job reveals that he was an agent and that he did not have PRIMARY freewill. Is this our reality today? I think so!
Yeshua (if the words above are valid) also viewed reality as a product of the FATHER's will!
Did this betrayer of Yeshua (Judas) have primary freewill? Not according to scripture! At the right moment, Satan entered Judas and this caused his subsequent behavior!
Is it possible that I KNOW NOTHING because a Higher Source is the KNOWER? I am secondary?
Does this leader choose his destiny? Can he determine his election outcome? What is reality?
Think on these ideas as you reflect on your own birth, life, and destiny. I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.
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