An interesting thought

So today I went to my friends' Wednesday bible study. In conversations at church i hear alot of good questions that i am not necessarily able to fit in my view. This one kid asked an amazing question that didn't get answered right that i have to voice my opinion.

This kid asked "Is God mean?" Some people said yes some said no, but most didn't seem they could figure out. I have a very strong opinion on this. If you read the parts where god is speaking or doing direct miracles, you can start to see a most interesting personality. I see him as a father that cares so deeply that he know how certain people won't truely listen until he's more strict. He knows some will only do the right thing or get upon the right path if he is stern and strict. Yet at the same time, if you notice, even in the parts he seems frustrated or mad at us, you can seem to feel the love behind it. Whether it's parts he is not making huge miracles that are as noticeable, he is doing it of love. Some people respond to stern commands and a good lecture, yet some respond to gentleness. As we know, God knows everything, so he knows the best way to handle you and everyone else. He goes on that knowledge to help you, even if he has to be harsh or stern to do so. It is out of pure love for us. That is how i see it.

If you have a different opinion or would like to add on, don't be afraid to comment!~