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Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of

God Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know
that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
(I John 3:1-2 KJV)

If humans are sons of God, are we compatible to angels? Have you ever wonder about the similarities of humans
and angels? Such questions often ponder my mind, so I wanted to resolve these questions with clarity from a
different perspective.
The Scriptures mention angels over 273 times with various descriptions of depicting such angelic beings. Many
angels lack wings as we tend to image. Although, some angelic beings are bright and shinning, others resemble
ordinary humans. Just as the Creator created humans, angelic beings assumed their creation likewise. For by him
all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers
or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. (Colossians 1:16 NIV) The same source created
everything resulting in more similarities than one realizes. For instance, when the Savior taught his disciples to
pray, he used this example. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven. (Matthew 6:9-10, NIV) According to this prayer, the ultimate goal revealed an earthy
existence very similar to a heavenly design. So the beings who inhabit these two existences have very similar
characteristics to fulfill their purpose as occupants of each realm.
Angels like humans must fulfill their sole purpose as demonstrated in their behavior when humans turn to their true
purpose. "Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
(Luke 15:10, NKJV) However, any deviation from the original intent always undercover fallacies for both angels
and humans. For instance, earlier in history, Scriptures revealed that angels and humans produced children resulting
in serious condemnation. In Genesis 6:4 (NIV), it states that The Nephilim were on the earth in those daysand
also afterwardwhen the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. This story
demonstrates the capabilities of both humans and angels in producing offspring together. In order for species to
reproduce, their genetic structure must have similarities resulting from their physical design. Unlike animals, their
genetic structures prohibit any cross breeding with humans regardless of scientific efforts. Nevertheless, the seeds
of angels and humans produced offspring resulting in the destruction of the first earthy habitants with water.
Thereafter, the Creator directed humans to multiply and replenish but not with angels. Since Scripture reveals that
humans will become like angels at such time they will cease from procreating as noted by the prohibition on
marriages. At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in
heaven. (Matthew 22:30 NIV)
However, earthy humans must progress toward a heavenly likeness, therefore; habitants of each realm conduct
similar activities. For example, we are told that angels are ministering spirits that protect, aid, encourage, and
comfort. Likewise, humans serve similarly characteristics both tangible and intangible means to other humans. Even
our society embraces hospitality, health, education, and service industries with the sole purpose of aiding others.
As ministering spirit, angels contribute by rendering to humans needs similarly the approach humans render both
spiritual and physical aids to less fortunate humans. Just think how you feel when someone with narcissistic
tendencies enters your company. Such a person demonstrates extremely self-centeredness with an exaggerated sense
of self-importance. Therefore, as sons of God, we can quickly identify such individuals because they lack the sense
of urgency to progress toward their heavenly counter partners. As noted earlier in I John 3, as sons of God, we must
resemble our Savior even while on earth. Presently, you can emerge as an angel-like human giving to the fact that
we have entertained angels unaware (Hebrew 13:2).

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