How do we know God is sovereign over human decisions?
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Scripture consistently shows that God exercises sovereignty over human decisions, as seen in the story of Pharaoh.
God's sovereignty over human decisions is a recurring theme in the Bible. The account of Pharaoh in Exodus serves as a clear example where God hardens Pharaoh's heart to achieve His purpose of delivering Israel from Egypt. God told Moses, 'I will harden his heart' (Exodus 4:21) explicitly indicating His control over Pharaoh's choices. Additionally, throughout the plagues, each instance of Pharaoh hardening his heart is prefaced by God’s own hardening of Pharaoh’s heart, highlighting the interplay between divine sovereignty and human accountability. This demonstrates that God’s authority is supreme, and He fulfills His purposes while holding humans accountable for their actions.
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