The Attributes of God
Unchanging
“Unchanging” is following the same principles or course of action over time. Almighty God never changes for to change could lead to wavering on decisions or just plain regretting them. Since He doesn’t change, does God have any regrets?
“God does not have regrets in the way humans do. When the Bible says God "regretted" making humanity (Genesis 6:6) or appointing Saul as king (1 Samuel 15:11), it uses anthropomorphic* language—describing God in human terms to help us grasp His relational response. This does not mean God made a mistake or changed His mind due to new information.
God’s "regret" reflects His deep sorrow and grief over human sin and disobedience, not a failure in His perfect plan. He knew humanity would fall and Saul would rebel, yet He allowed these events to fulfill His sovereign purposes, including the eventual coming of the Messiah. His actions are consistent with His unchanging nature—He does not lie, repent, or change His mind (Numbers 23:19; 1 Samuel 15:29). Thus, while God feels sorrow over sin, He does not regret His decisions because they were always part of His eternal plan. His grief is not weakness, but a reflection of His holiness and love.” [1]
Psalm 90:2 - "From everlasting to everlasting, you are God."
Hebrews 13:8 - "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
Malachi 3:6 – “For I am the Lord, I do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed.”
Psalm 102:27 – “But You are the same, and Your years shall have no end.”
Numbers 23:19 – “God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and then not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?”
1 Samuel 15:29 – “The Glory of Israel will not lie or have regret, for He is not a man, that He should have regret.”
Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.
In His Name & for His Glory
RL Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
* Describing non-human things as if they have human traits—such as thinking, speaking, feeling, or acting like people.
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