The Reality of Hell, Part 2 of "Heaven and Hell"Sample

Don’t think too much about hell, but focus on God’s love

“May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.” (2 Thessalonians 3:5)

It is good to know the truth about hell. It is also good to be reminded of it from time to time. But we are not meant to be obsessed by it. When the Lord Jesus speaks of hell, He does so as a warning. It is His intention that people are aware of what is at stake, and therefore seek the Lord God more intensely. Ultimately, our whole life should be focused on Him. Then we’ll be so full of His love and peace that there is no more room for fear and darkness.

The apostle John also writes about this. When we come to know and accept the love of God, we will also come to love Him in return. Then love will drive out all fear. Then we may confidently look forward to the day when God will judge humanity, because Jesus Christ has already borne the judgment for us. Then we will not have to go to hell, but are welcomed to God's feast.

Is your relationship with the Lord God primarily fueled by fear, or rather by love? If you are still afraid of Him, what is the reason for that?

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