Matthew 20:22 Jesus answered, “You do not know what you are asking.”

I have been searching for the most common questions asked of God and they are as varied as one can expect. They seem to fall into two categories, being worldly or spiritual.

Worldly questions center around self-interest. Why me? Why him? When is this going to get better? 

Spiritual questions often center around an earnest desire that comes from a failure to seek God’s answers that He has already provided. We often frame the question improperly.

John and James’ mother had asked of Jesus “Say that these two sons of mine are to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom.” She framed her words that satisfied her own desire because she loved her sons.

I like to start my day by asking “Where are we going today?” Sadly I am human and my condition upon rising for the day can be troubled by personal ailments like lack of sleep or health issues. Today is one of those days. So I ask later, after managing some earthly responsibilities. 

So here we are wondering if we are asking the right questions for the right reasons.

He answered me rightly.

Conclusion or inference.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.

This is a conclusion. All evidence has been gathered.

Psalm 50:21 These things you have done, and I have been silent; you thought that I was one like yourself. 

This is an inference.

Inferences are likely caused by poor judgment based on incomplete information.

Mark 9:10 So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what this rising from the dead might mean.

When it comes to things that truly matter will we draw conclusions based on God’s Word or will we be hasty in our judgments?

That question is an inference.