Questions and Answers

Does God give freely?

God does give freely.

Verses says nothing about some asking, and God refusing to give.

In these three verses, it is mentioned that God "hardened the hearts" of someone.

If someone never asked, and will never truly ask, it is not a contradiction to harden one's heart, yet give to those who DO ask.

    God gives freely to those who ask
    • James 1:5 - Ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault
    • Luke 11:10 - For everyone who asks receives
    God witholds his blessings and prevents men from receiving them
    • John 12:40 - He has blinded their eyes and deadened their hearts
    • Joshua 11:20 - For it was the LORD himself who hardened their hearts
    • Isaiah 63:17 - Why do you harden our hearts so we do not revere you?