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My divorce finally went through, and all my friends say I ought to be delighted since my ex-husband was very abusive and irresponsible. Instead, I find myself very depressed.

Our divorce finally went through a few months ago, and all my friends say I ought to be delighted since my ex-husband was very abusive and irresponsible. Instead, I find myself very depressed, which doesn't make any sense. Why do I feel this way?

I know you talk a lot about a loving God, but I just can't get over my fear that He'll punish me if I do anything wrong.

I admit I've always been afraid of God, even as a child. I know you talk a lot about a loving God, but I just can't get over my fear that He'll punish me if I do anything wrong. I'd like to think God loves me but I can't.

Recently, I read a book that said most of the world's problems have been caused by religion—problems like war, injustice, intolerance and so forth.

Recently, I read a book that said most of the world's problems have been caused by religion—problems like war, injustice, intolerance and so forth. The author went on to say that the only logical solution is to do away with religion and become atheists. How would you answer someone like this?

We always spend too much this time of year. Does the Bible say anything about having too much debt?

I always get so discouraged about this time of year because we always end up spending too much at Christmas and taking forever to pay off our credit cards. I know you'll tell me just to spend less, but somehow it never happens. Does the Bible say anything about having too much debt?

I thought someone I've known since childhood was a real friend, but then I found out she was gossiping about me behind my back. It's hurt me very much.

I thought someone I've known since childhood was a real friend, but then I found out she was gossiping about me behind my back, and it's hurt me very much. Should I tell her I know that she's been lying about me, or should I just drop her and not say anything?

If you have any surefire cure for bad habits I'd like to hear about it.

I really believe in Jesus and want to do what's right, but I still have some old bad habits I just can't break. God must be very disappointed in me. If you have any surefire cure for bad habits I'd like to hear about it.

Does God love people who don't want anything to do with Him and do terrible things?

I know you say God loves us even when do wrong, but how far does His love extend? Does God love people who don't want anything to do with Him and do terrible things? I have an uncle who's always been like that, and now he's in prison for murder. Does God even love him?

My husband and I really want to help our two children learn about God but we don't know how.

My husband and I really want to help our two children learn about God but we don't know how. Neither of us grew up in religious homes, and maybe that's part of our problem. We know God gave our children to us, but we're new Christians ourselves and aren't sure how to help them.

Isn't Christmas supposed to be a time for family and happiness and giving, and things like that?

I know people complain because they think we've lost the true meaning of Christmas, but why are they so concerned? After all, isn't Christmas supposed to be a time for family and happiness and giving, and things like that?

Why do some people always monopolize the conversation by talking about all of their problems?

Whenever our family gets together (like over the holidays), my cousin always monopolizes the conversation by talking about all her problems. It gets depressing just listening to her complain all the time. Why are some people like this? It sure gets on everyone's nerves.

Is it true that the Bible says a rich man can't go to heaven?

I've been very successful in business, and to be honest, this year has been an especially good one for me. But is it true that the Bible says a rich man can't go to heaven? I heard someone say that the other day, and I admit it's kind of upset me.

I grew up in a Christian family, so I know the difference between right and wrong, even if I don't do it. Does this make me even more guilty in God's eyes?

I suppose some people can claim ignorance for the immoral way they live, but I can't. I grew up in a Christian family and had a good church background, so I know the difference between right and wrong, even if I don't do it. Does this make me even more guilty in God's eyes?