Malachi 3:16 Then they that feared the Lord spoke often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name. 17 And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spares his own son that serves him.
[Amazing Grace pp 344] It was God's purpose to repopulate heaven with the human family, if they would show themselves obedient to His every word. God made Adam after His own character, pure and upright.
How do you guarantee that intelligent beings with the freedom of choice won’t ever rise up again in rebellion? How can this be accomplished without the use of force, or instinct? The key rests with the intelligence and freedom to choose God made us with., two of the best gifts gave to us.
Nuclear energy can be used for good, if it is used in an intelligent way. It can be used to power cities or nations, but it can also be used to destroy human life. It all depends on the choices made. The same can be said of knives, for we use them to do many things in the kitchen, but they can also be used for diabolical purposes.
Ecclesiastes 7:29 Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.
May The lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!