Is it lawful/wise to actively and continually seek to prevent yourself from receiving a blessing that naturally occurs?
I can think of sometimes refusing something that would be a blessing in certain contexts and for short periods. e.g., my mother-in-law recently purchased some diapers for us at the store and tried to refuse having us pay her back. However, she routinely blesses us in very tangible ways and so I insisted on paying while profusely thanking her for her generosity. I didn't feel bad about that. But if she were often trying to do things to bless us and I continued to consistently refuse her, then that would seem unkind, rude, and unloving.
If you think it's okay, why do you think it's okay, and can you give specific examples? I am working through a specific issue and would like to be sharpened on the issue. I appreciate your help.
I can think of sometimes refusing something that would be a blessing in certain contexts and for short periods. e.g., my mother-in-law recently purchased some diapers for us at the store and tried to refuse having us pay her back. However, she routinely blesses us in very tangible ways and so I insisted on paying while profusely thanking her for her generosity. I didn't feel bad about that. But if she were often trying to do things to bless us and I continued to consistently refuse her, then that would seem unkind, rude, and unloving.
If you think it's okay, why do you think it's okay, and can you give specific examples? I am working through a specific issue and would like to be sharpened on the issue. I appreciate your help.