Does The Bible Talk About Karma?
by ROBERT DRISKELL
by ROBERT DRISKELL
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Karma’ is the idea that how we live our lives affect not only the here and now but also what, and who, we will be when we are reincarnated in a future life.
Karma’ is the idea that how we live our lives affect not only the here and now but also what, and who, we will be when we are reincarnated in a future life.
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How we have
lived in our past life determines our current place in life and also determines
who, or what, we will be in our next life. If we treat others with love
and respect, in our next life we will reap the benefits of our loving
behavior.
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Conversely,
if we are mean and nasty in this life, our lot in the next life will be less
than desirable.
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‘Karma’ is
seen as a natural law like gravity. ‘Karma’ is also seen as, “the force
created by a person’s actions that is believed in Hinduism and Buddhism, and
many other non-Christian religions, to determine what that person’s next life
will be like” or “the force created by a person’s actions that some people
believe causes good or bad things to happen to that person”.
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They believe
that karma, not the Christian concept of sin, is the cause of the bad things we
see in our world today. Those who believe in ‘karma’, attribute one’s
hardships in this life to that person’s having lived a negative life in the
past and now experiencing the consequences of that behavior.
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There is no
such thing as ‘karma’ in the Bible. The Bible says “…it is appointed for man to die once, and after
that comes judgment …” (Hebrews
9:27 ESV).
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The Bible
says we do not carry on an endless cycle of lives, one after the other, either
worsening or improving with each succeeding existence.
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We live one
time on this earth and then we move into eternity, either in Heaven or in Hell, depending on our relationship with God.
The Idea of ‘Karma’ is a Works Based, Self-focused Concept
The basis
of ‘karma’ is that a person has the ability to save himself. There is no
need for God, or any god, because it all rests in the control, and actions, of
the individual.
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The Bible
tells us that it is not possible to work one’s way to heaven, or out of
judgment (Romans 3:20; Galatians 2:15-17; Ephesians 2:8-10).
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Therefore,
the concept of ‘karma’ is nothing less than a tool of the devil, designed to
make one believe that he or she does not have to rely on God for salvation;
but, rather can attain forgiveness of sins, freedom, and salvation by his or
her own efforts.
Karma And Consequences
Even though
there is no such thing as ‘karma’, we do suffer the consequences of our actions
in this life. God created the universe, and us, to function in certain
ways.
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When we
reject His standards, we suffer the consequences. Adam and Eve rejected
God’s rule way back in the Garden of Eden and this put all humanity outside the
will of God. Now, we all suffer because we are born into a sin-filled
world with a tendency to sin.
The Bible
tells us that all of creation is affected by this sin, “For
we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of
childbirth until now” (Romans
8:22 ESV).
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It is sin, not ‘karma’, that explains all of the evil,
sickness, pain, and death we see around us everyday.
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It is sin, not ‘karma’, that explains all of the evil,
sickness, pain, and death we see around us everyday.Conclusion
Nevertheless,
God provided a way to break this cycle of sin; Jesus Christ paid for your sins
and mine when He died on a cross some 2000 years ago.
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When we
unite ourselves with Him, through faith, our sins are forgiven and we receive
forgiveness, joy, peace, strength, and everything that comes with a life that
is in tune with the Creator of the universe.
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This
relationship may not make all our problems disappear, but God will supply the
strength to endure whatever we face in our lives.
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The
biblical answer to ‘karma’ is to turn your life over to God and trust Him for
all you need. He is bigger than anything we will ever face in
life.
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The Bible
says that there is, “ … no condemnation for those who are in
Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ
Jesus from the law of sin and death” (Romans
8:1-2 ESV).
Jesus said, “Come
to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my
yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you
will find rest for your souls”
(Matthew 11:28-29 ESV).
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The only
way to be free, and avoid the eternal consequences of sin, is to live a life
dedicated to Jesus Christ.
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Then, we
can say with the apostle Paul, “I can do
all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians
4:13 ESV). .
Would you want God to
change your life?
God has made it possible
for you to know Him and experience an amazing change in
your own life through a relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ, and have
eternal life.
Say the following
prayer:
“Father God, I confess I am a sinner and my sins have
separated me from You.
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