Bill, I have a very dear friend that is a Christian & she just had a close family member to die. She was asking God for her family member to be healed, believing her prayer to be answered. Her family member died, & when she questioned why, she was told “It’s God’s will” or that he was healed, by dying. That’s a cop out answer that most Christians give when ask questions like hers.
As far as those beautiful sunsets you mention, I see them every morning that I chose to sit on my patio & watch one. You can see them no differently than I can.
How many times do you mention on this forum, the things you have done?
It’s my belief that the reason someone brags is because they feel insecure about themselves. You have a self esteem problem, & bragging makes you feel better.
You are one of those people that it makes you feel good if you can in some way make other people feel inferior.
You may think you’re more intelligent than some people, but you do yourself & God a large disservice by bragging.
1 Corinthians 3:18 (KJV)
"Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise".
Your own reasoning keeps you from receiving the simplicity of the Gospel. I pity people like you.