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| "Am I a god?" |
In chapter 28th of Ezekiel, the words which stand out to me is the claim of the ruler of Tyre who says, “I am a god.”
There is some argument about whether or not humans can claim this. Scriptures indicate that we are the pinnacle of God’s creation and called sons of God. If this is the case are we not gods?
I would have to say it depends on how you define the word. Also, that definition sets the proclamation as truth or blasphemy.
If being a god (little g) means we have been made supernatural being destined to live forever, then yes, we are.
If being a god means we have made ourselves or are innately sovereign over our lives (and maybe even thinking about the life of others), then this is blasphemy. It is wrong and contrary to scripture. It is also contrary to reality and a proclamation of pride.
In this scripture, the ruler of Tyre is claiming the second. He is a god. HE is equal to other gods and even the God of Israel. Reality is soon going to confront him and death is going to show his claim a falsehood.
So, should we claim to be gods?
No, in an intellectual setting it could be discussed, but the danger for humans is to be tempted by pride. The declaration of godhood (even if true) can easily be misunderstood by others causing them to fall into error, or it can cause us to think more highly of ourselves then we should open the door for us to fall. It could cause us not to see our own shortcomings and as the old saying goes, “No one is so blind as one who refuses to see.”
I’m not a god so you can disagree with me if you like.
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