Monday, September 27, 2010

Dont Burn In Hell

So the other night I went to a meeting at my church. I am part of a youth leadership team there. Basically everyone that has graduated college in the youth group now becomes leaders and takes their Bible study to the next level. We also give input to the youth pastor, Sam, on what to preach about during youth services. I find it pretty cool and it keeps me busy. Anyways, Sam started talking to us about how his uncle had just died recently. He was at the hospital and he leaned over and asked his brother, "Do you think Uncle Mike is ready for heaven?" As soon as he asked this question, his uncle passed away. Now if any of you dont know, what he meant by beeing ready for heaven is basically, has he accepted Jesus in his heart as his Lord and Saviour. So if he has not, his sins have not been washed away and Gods wrath has been stored up agaisnt him and he will send them to hell. God has to send him there because He is a completley righteous, pure, and just God. By his Holy nature he has to punish people for the deeds they have done wrong. But, He loved us and made a way by sending His son to earth and baring our sins on the cross. So, Sam thought to himself, I never tried to talk to him about God. Now Sam has no clue where his uncle is at. Its a hundred percent possible that he herd the gospel at some point in his life and accepted it and went to heaven. But Sam says he definatley didnt live his life like he accepted Jesus in his heart. This story has been sitting in my head constantly. I realized their are people in my life that I have no clue as to where they are headed. So I, as a Christian, need to step up and talk to the people in my life and atleast try to give them a choice. Atleast show them whats available in the next life.

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