I apologize if I end up stepping on someone’s toes. I’m just annoyed at a few things and thought I’d share. Lucky for you, right??
Little things bother me that I do my best to ignore every day, like when people write your and you’re incorrectly. I do want to let them know the correct way to use those words and words like them, but I refrain.
The biggest thing that’s been bothering me lately (namely because of all the posts I see on my niece’s facebook page) is about angels. I also refrain from saying anything to people making posts about Nina being an angel now because I think that it helps them in some way to believe that. However, it is completely wrong theologically speaking. Nowhere in the Scriptures does it say people turn into angels upon death. Angels are created beings just as we are. If people think they turn into angels when they die – then they basically believe in reincarnation. It’s like saying an apple will turn into an orange. They’re made of completely different compositions. Furthermore, nowhere in the Scripture is there a female angel… Michael, Gabriel, etc.
In many places, angel is used instead of the word messenger which should be the proper translation. So in that sense, a person can be an angel – as a messenger. But not with fluffy white wings and a gown. I don’t mind calling people “angel” either if they are a gift from God or a really well behaved child. I’m talking about when people seriously, honestly believe people become angels. I even saw a post about a person who prays to Nina. Trust me, she would be the first to say STOP IT! That’s just silly!! Only God can answer prayers. I personally also don’t believe our loved ones are protecting us from anything – again that job belongs to my Heavenly Father and the actual angels He delegates.
I know these false concepts and beliefs help people with their grief, but it helps me to know that Nina and others are still themselves worshiping at the throne of God.
Oh, you’re so heartless! But I completely agree with you. Anytime someone believes Looney Tunes Theology without cross referencing the Bible, I get pretty annoyed.
Haha! I knew I liked you. I have the same pet peeves. In fact, just tonight I was driving and saw a sign at a tanning salon that said ‘Your Too White Sale.’ I definitely cringed but not as bad as I would have had they only put one o in too. That one really drives me nuts. Happy New Year sweet friend!