20 Bible Verses On Questioning God

Is it wrong to question God? Many times in the Bible we see believers questioning God such as Habakkuk who asks why is this evil happening? God later answers him and he rejoices in the Lord. His question was coming from a sincere heart.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. | Romans 8:28

At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. | Matthew 11:25

But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?” | Romans 9:20

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. | Hebrews 11:6

But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. | John 14:26

But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For they have no pangs until death; their bodies are fat and sleek. They are not in trouble as others are; they are not stricken like the rest of mankind. | Psalm 73:2-5

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. | Philippians 4:6-7

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. | Isaiah 55:8-9

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. | Jeremiah 29:11

For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ. | 1 Corinthians 2:16

For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. | 1 Corinthians 13:12

For ask now of the days that are past, which were before you, since the day that God created man on the earth, and ask from one end of heaven to the other, whether such a great thing as this has ever happened or was ever heard of. | Deuteronomy 4:32

For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. | Corinthians 13:12

For, “Who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to teach him?” But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ. | 1 Corinthians 2:16

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. | James 1:5-6

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. | Hebrews 4:16

O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not hear? Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save? | Habakkuk 1:2

Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” | Matthew 11:2-3

My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts. | Isaiah 55:8-9

Then Elijah said to the people, “I, even I only, am left a prophet of the Lord, but Baal’s prophets are 450 men. | 1 Kings 18:22

God invites us to enjoy close fellowship with Him. When we “question God,” it should be from a humble spirit and open mind. We can question God, but we should not expect an answer unless we are genuinely interested in His answer.