By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS This reflection warns against misinterpreting Scripture to promote an “if-then” theology—doing good to get good. Citing Job, Psalms, and New Testament examples, it emphasizes that we cannot fully know God’s mind or assign specific blessings or trials to specific actions. God’s purposes are sovereign, mysterious, and beyond human judgment. We should … Continue reading Twisting the Word: The Error of Promised Blessings for Good Behavior