Is Our Life Predetermined? - The Bible's Answer

No, we do not have a predetermined time to die.  Rather than supporting belief in fate, the Bible says that death is often due to "unexpected events." - ECCLESIASTES 9:11. 

Doesn't the Bible say that there is "a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and  time to pluck up that which was planted." (King James Version) However, the context of this verse shows that the Bible is discussing the continuing cycles that are common to life. (ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8) God has not set our personal time to die anymore than he forces a farmer to plant at a particular moment.  Instead, the point is that we should avoid being so preoccupied with mundane matters that we neglect our Creator.  - ECCLESIASTES 3:11; 12:1, 13.

Life Can Be Extended

Despite life's uncertainties, we can often live longer if we make wise decisions. The Bible says: "The teaching of the wise one is a source of life to turn one away from the snares of death." (Proverbs 13:14)  Likewise, Moses told the Israelites that they could "live a long time" if they obeyed God's commands.  (Deuteronomy 6:2)  In contrast, we can carelessly shorten our life by bad or foolish actions. - ECCLESIASTES 7:17.

No matter how wise or careful we are, though, we cannot escape death.  (Romans 5:12)  Yet, this situation will change, for the Bible/God promises a time when "death will be no more." - REVELATION 21:4.

Note: I believe that the fact that Adam and Eve disobeyed Jehovah's command about the tree, was thrown out of Eden and to eventually die is already predetermined, but the only one that knows when our time will be up on earth is Jehovah God.  And the fact that there is "a time to die," tell us that.  Also, our life can be longer as long we we do obey Jehovah's commands, so, really, think about it. Adam and Eve disobeyed God's commands and eventually died, if we do the same constantly, then our life is basically and realistically predetermined. We also need to take care of our bodies, which also helps. That means no tobacco, no drugs and no heavy drinking.  

Next time: Are Demons Real? -The Bible's Answer

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