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David says the divine Logos calls all humanity even though He “knows perfectly well who will not obey,” and then insists “to obey or disobey is in our own power, provided we are not ignorant of the options”; what does this reveal about God’s justice and intentions, and where do you feel resistance to the idea that you truly have power to obey?
Another way to ask: David says the Logos calls everyone even though God knows many won’t obey, and that obeying or not is in our power if we understand the choices. What does this show about God’s justice, and where do you resist the idea that you really can obey?

Direct Answer Based on the transcript, God’s call is sincere and universal, and His judgments are just because humans truly have the ability to choose obedience or disobedience when they understand the options. Resistance often shows up where we prefer to blame inability or ignorance rather than admit real choice.

Support from Transcript:

  • “The divine Logos cries out, calling all mankind together.”
  • “He knows perfectly well who will not obey. Nevertheless…” indicating God still calls them.
  • “To obey or disobey is in our own power, provided we are not ignorant of the options.”
  • “God justly demands from each of us according to our ability.”
  • He adds moral responsibility: God considers “the degree of free choice in the action,” reinforcing real agency.
Discussion Follow-ups Where do you most naturally say “I can’t” instead of “I won’t”? What “options” do you already know but avoid facing because obedience would be costly?

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