QUESTION:
Why
did God command Abraham to sacrifice his son as a burnt offering?
God's
command to Abraham to sacrifice his son was a test, and it seems to me the
Scripture makes it clear that God never intended for His command to be carried
out. God stopped Abraham just in the nick of time. (see Genesis 22:12) God
testing us is a very interesting concept. God knows our hearts and everything
about us, so what are these "tests" for? Well, tests of faith are not
to enlighten God, he already knows it all, so they must be for us. Tests
strengthen our character and develop perseverance. (see James 1:2-4) Tests
help uncover our real motives, clarify our deep loyalties, eliminate deceit and
nurture genuine faith. (see 1 Peter 1:6-7)
In Abraham's case, testing showed that he loved God and his relationship with
God, more than his own son.
RELEVANT SCRIPTURE:
Then God said, "Take your son, your only son, Isaac,
whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah.
Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will
tell you about." Genesis 22:2
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