What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Mark 8:35
Do Christians REALLY believe in hell? Are we convinced of its eternal, horrificness? Will God truly damn people for an eternity to such a place, even good people, not just the Hitlers and Mansons?
If we truly believe in such a horrible, eternal place called hell, then why doesn't Mark 8:35 keep Christians up at night? Why do we quote John 3:16 but not cry out in anguish over those who do "perish"?
The other day I was walking Roxie along Grand during morning traffic. As usual, many of the drivers were unaware, just intent on getting to work as quickly as possible. The driver of one car was texting and did not see the elderly person step into the street.
Luckily I was close enough to warn the senior citizen of the oncoming vehicle. It was also fortunate that there was enough time for him to return to the curb--if only I had said something to the elderly man. I chose to say nothing and simply allow nature to take its course. Sure enough the car struck the man. It was a fatal accident.
At first I felt horrible about not saying something, but then I figured it was really not my place. He knew to look both ways before crossing the street. I had to finish Roxie's walk and get to work. Oh well.
By now I hope you realize this entire episode is fiction. I would never fail to warn a person of impending danger. In fact in such a situation, while I might not be legally responsible, morally I would be to blame for not doing everything in my power to warn the individual of the oncoming vehicle.
But every day there are millions of people just one heartbeat away from an eternity spent separated from God in a most hellish, devestating place, but Christian co-workers, nephews, spouses, neighbors don't offer up a warning cry. No alert is sounded. No prayer offered.
I think we all would warn a person of an oncoming car. Why not oncoming damnation?
P.S. If you get a chance, read the book, One Thing You Can't do in Heaven.
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