The Truth About Hell.

In today's society, people tend to talk about Hell as if it's this glorious place. We've all seen the memes out there but if you haven't? I'll add a few below I snagged from Pinterest. 

The last one imparticular is one of my favorites but we'll talk about that later, let's get started. 

Ok, first I'm going to make a list of facts that are true about hell. Next, I'll try to briefly go through them one by one. Now, stay with me until the end and it may really change how you feel about things. If you are a believer this won't be so difficult. If you are not, then I pray this is a wake-up call and will turn your heart towards repentance. 

What this list is not, is a line-up of all the people I like are going to hell. I won't be shaming any select person or group. That is not the purpose of me writing this. I wanted to truly shed some light on the truths about Hell. I will be referring to different Bible verses because if you believe in a Heaven, that means that there is a Hell. You can't have one without the other. Even, the hardest of hardest people believe in Heaven. Everyone always says that RIP, rest in peace. Well, what do you think that means? Who rests in peace in Hell? Which makes my point. 

Ok, ready? You gotta stay with me though. Don't get mad halfway through and think "screw her." Read the whole thing and know the truth. If your choice is still Hell at the end, that's cool. No hard feelings!  

The Truth About Hell

• Truth #1 Satan is not running Hell. He's not the boss on some throne. 
• Truth #2 Hell was not made only for Satan or his Angels. 
• Truth #3 Hell is a Lake of Fire. 
• Truth #4 Hell is eternal.
• Truth #5 Hell is God's wrath being poured upon you. 

Truth #1

Based on popular beliefs,  many people think Satan is the boss of himself and He is just roaming around doing his own wicked thing. However, the truth is that God is in control. Of Satan? Yes, of Satan. Even Satan has to get permission before he acts. Now, wait a minute...are you saying God allows Satan to do evil things? Well yes, and although that is very hard for any of us to understand, that is no less the truth. We can get more into that on another day. So just know that Satan is subject to God. The Bible says in Job that Satan needed to ask permission to harm Job, who was a righteous man. He couldn't just do what he wanted. If that were the case we'd all be dead and pretty early on in our lives as well. 

“And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and eschewed evil? and still, he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou moved me against him, to destroy him without cause. And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life. But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face. And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand, but save his life.”
—Job 2:3-6

Truth #2

Some churches today and tons of people think that Hell was just made for Satan or what we in society would call really bad people. You all have a few that come to mind as you're reading this. Again, as people, we can vary on opinion. What is not up for opinion is that those thoughts are so far from the truth. Hell is for Satan and his angels, yes. However, it is also for sinners. The gate is broad to hell and the gate to heaven is narrow. Why is it a narrow gate? Why is hell's gate so big? To answer each of those questions I can do so in one answer. Jesus Christ. He is the reason you go to Heaven or He is the reason you go to Hell. The gates are so big in Hell because so few people will find true salvation. 

There are so many false salvations and religions. The sinner's prayer is the major culprits. Everyone, including myself at one time in my life believed this as truth. Stood for it. I grew up in non-biblical churches. I grew up believing a lie and thought God was who I was told he was. That I could confess things and it would happen. That I could ask and I was going to receive. I didn't make things happen and I didn't get what I wanted. God isn't what you think He is. He is what His word says He is. End of story. The only way to get to know him on a personal level. Is to read the Bible. 

5 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed. 6 God “will repay each person according to what they have done.”[a] 7 To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, he will give eternal life.8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. 

Romans 2:5-8

Truth #3 

Hell is not some cool hip place where you can now fulfill all your wicked heart desires. Hell is a lake of fire. A hot burning lake of fire. After the tribulation, Jesus will return to judge each and every one of us, according to our deeds. There is a Book Of Life and a Book Of Deeds. Your name is written in one of those books. If, you don't have the slightest idea of which book you fall in, Here's your sign! Most solid true Christians know where they are going. The Holy Spirit is our confirmation. If you don't have that confirmation, hopefully by the end of this you'll have a good idea of how to obtain that. 

Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death.

Revelation 20:14

Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.

Revelation 20:15

13 The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what they had done. 

14 Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death.

Revelation 20:13-14

Truth #4

Hell is eternal. Something our little minds can't even grasp. It's just too big to think about, at least for me. I can't worry about tomorrow, let alone my eternal future. That is just plain stressful. What we need to worry about though is where are eternal future will be held? I certainly don't want to burn in fire for the rest of eternity. How can one even burn forever? Good question, glad you asked. The answer, we are given new bodies that burn but don't burn up. Just like you'll get a new spiritual body for Heaven, those going to Hell will be getting a new body too. 

50 and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Matthew 13:50

10 And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

Revelation 20:10

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Matthew 10:28

46 “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”

Matthew 25:46

Truth #5

Hell is for God's wrath. 

5 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed.

Romans 2:5

6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.

Ephesians 5:6

6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.

Colossians 3:6

10 they, too, will drink the wine of God’s fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath. They will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb.

Revelation 14:10

All of us have sinned before we even knew what sin was. We sinned against our parents when they gave us a command and we disobeyed. Just that alone would get us to Hell but you and I both know we've done far more than that. I'm sure you've heard of the Ten Commandments? Those are 10 Laws of God, that most of us have broken. God's word says that if you have broken one, you've broken them all and are therefore declare a sinner and worthy of eternal Hell. Hell is not just for who we call wicked or evil. 

How can we then be saved from eternal damnation? Who can save us from this? Jesus Christ was sent to Earth, walked a sinless life and died a sinner's death. He paid the price, taking God's full wrath for our sins. Jesus was not just a man but God in the flesh. A holy, sinless lamb lead to slaughter. He put the power of death under His feet and took the blame for sinner's who believe, repent from their sins, turn from their sins, and follow Him. 

You have to understand that you are a sinner and on the road to eternal Hell. You have to see the need for a savior in your life. Why would anyone come if they thought they never needed one, to begin with? We don't run our own lives, every breath is given to us by Him.  I prayed before writing this, and pray now for you who aren't save. I ask that God reveals the truth to you, softens your heart and calls you to true repentance. That you may be saved and spend eternity in Heaven, not Hell. 

If, you aren't a believer ask God to show himself to you. Don't just assume He isn't real or won't listen. His word says all that ask, I won't turn away. Ask! and keep asking until your heart changes. Seek God's word and learn the truth. Only the word of God will open your eyes and heart to believe. Don't just settle for Hell, trust me on this!! 

You don't want to burn forever with a bunch of wicked sinners, evil angels, and the most wicked Satan. Who has come to deceive the whole world and trust me...he is very good at his job. In fact, most of you will walk away thinking I'm just another wacky Christian trying to scare people. 

Some of that may be true, LOL! However, truly it is out of love that I tell you the truth. I can't imagine anyone going through that punishment. I know for a fact some of my family members, some of which I was very close with, is headed that way. Breaks my heart. I can't change their out come but I'd like you to take another look at yours. 

Wouldn't it be better to live for Christ now? Then, wish you had? Wouldn't you rather suffer now and maybe have to give up a few sinful things now, then pay for them in eternal Hell later? Will there be things that will have to go? of course! You'll be given the ability to sever Christ and not your sinful desires. 

Just consider what I've talked about with you today. Ask God to tell you the truth, He is faithful and He will. Don't ever assume and let Satan lie to you that this is rubbish. Investigate it for yourself. 

This is your soul on the line you know? 

If you have any questions on this matter you can Visit Grace To You. There are a number of sermons that are very Biblical and you can trust.  I don't make a thing referring you to them, so don't think this is some kind of plug. I just trust John and know he teaches the truth about God's word. 

What price have you paid for salvation?

Do you ever think about that question? What price have you paid for salvation?

Let me ask it another way. What has your salvation cost you?

If your answer is nothing then I suggest you keep reading this because if Christ paid his life on the cross, it is going to cost you something!

Contrary to popular believe saying a simple prayer and expecting that to buy your way into heaven, while you then go on with your sinful life, you are mistaken. On the other hand, there is no amount of "good works" that can be done to earn your way either. It says that our best are like filthy rags to Him.

So what is true salvation and most importantly how does one obtain it?

First, let's start off with our initial question. What price have you paid for salvation?

When God says in (Luke 9:22-23) that you must pick up your cross and follow him. What do you think that means? It means it is going to cost you! True salvation is seeing what Christ did for YOU on the cross. Every lashing he took was because of YOUR sins. He paid that price for YOU! Yet, we think we can just go about our life. Continually sinning against him with our months, our bodies, our hearts.

When was the last time you repented for sins? Repentance is to turn away from sin. So to repent means a choice to turn from the sin and move forward. Not looking back but trusting God to help give you strength in times of temptation.

So, when refer to it having a price, it does. You won't want to listen to the same music, watch the same shows or movies, your thinking changes. A friendship or relationship may end. Loved ones may not understand your journey and walk away. Can you see the cost now? Salvation does have a price and you pay. Sometimes you don't realize it at the time but hindsight is always 20/20.

I encourage you to examine your life. Pray and ask God to reveal your heart. He will. Don't be self-deceived into thinking you can just keep on sinning and somehow you're covered. I've added a couple teaching from a very trusted pastor. He is biblical and goes only by what the word of God says.

Your salvation is eternal and between you and God. I too was self-deceived and thought I was saved. However, you don't actively sin against God if you are one of His. Which I was. I have to bow my knee. Not an easy process I've found, them flesh is strong willed but I will not give up. I want nothing more than to live in heaven with God for eternity.

After all, we all know what the alternative is.


Luke 9:22-23
22“The Son of Man must suffer many things,” He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” 23Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. 24For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.

Matthew 10:38
and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me.


Mark 8:34
Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples, and He told them, "If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.
Luke 14:27
And whoever does not carry his cross and follow Me cannot be My disciple.

https://www.gty.org/library/questions/QA165/how-can-i-be-sure-of-my-salvation

Is it a sin, to talk about sin?

"Is it a sin, to talk about sin?"

The question everyone avoids and one nobody wants to answer. Many people don't like to talk about sin. Either they feel bad, or they wear it on their sleeve as if to say "I'm proud of who I am." We don't want to think of ourselves as sinners. Right? We are good people. And what is a good person to you? Maybe someone who is moral, someone who does the right thing? Maybe you believe that sin, really is just a mistakes people can make? 

Today, I'd like to discuss the issues of sin. What is it exactly and where it came from. So sit back, grab some popcorn because I'm going to tell you a story. A story that happened long, long ago before Christ ever came to this Earth. 

Who is Lucifer, really? 

Now, imagine if you will, a Kingdom. A Kingdom so great with mighty angels that number in the tens of thousands. Angles so devoted to their Holy God, that they worshiped and sang to Him day and night. 

They were created by Him and they loved serving Him. All but one! This beautiful angel was in charge of many angels and worship itself. Sitting among the top angels God had made, but they too had some free will.  Not satisfied and feeling as though he should be receiving some of this worship himself, he defected. While convincing a third of the angels to agree with him. A great war broke out in heaven. 

Satan Thrown Out of Heaven

7 And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, 8 but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them[a] in heaven any longer. 9 So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

10 Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. 12 Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time.”

Revelation 12:7-9 describes this war. After losing horribly, Lucifer is cast out of heaven with 1/3 of the angels that chose to go against God, go with him. Verse 12 says that the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time. 

Now, he roams the Earth like a lion seeking those he can destroy. He sits near the throne of God, accusing us day and night. He has made it his life's mission to turn as many followers away from God as he can. 

You may be thinking to yourself, "Ah, yeah and you believe that?" 

My simple answer to you is absolute, I do. I believe it because it is the truth from God. I believe it because He has opened my eyes to the truth. You don't just believe stories like this, they have to be revealed to you. So, let's pause and pray. 

"Lord, I come to you today and ask that you reveal your truth. That you open their eyes to see and their ears to hear what the spirit is saying to them. Reveal yourself to them, and call them. Lord, I ask that you help me write this in a way that is pleasing to you. In Jesus Name Amen."

It is imperative that you pray and ask that God helps you to see the truth. As we just went over Lucifer aka the Devil is not a happy camper about being thrown out of Heaven. He wants revenge, and he plans on doing it with your soul. Every person he can get to go against God is a score for him. My goal in writing this is to get you to understand sin for what it truly is. It is going against God, it is lead by Satan, and it is done so to steal your eternal life in Heaven with God. 

This is serious stuff!! We are talking about someone coming and trying to take your last piece of cake or your favorite pair of shoes. This is your soul!! You know? That thing that lives inside you, that never dies?!! 

I hate to break the news to you if this all comes as a shock, but it is true. We don't just live here on Earth and then die. And we certainly don't have past lives or other lives to lead after this one. God has granted you one life on this Earth, with an eternal soul that lives forever and ever. So the decisions we make here count. Not only do they count, but you have an invisible army that is fighting you daily. 

Back to my first initial question, is it a sin to talk about sin? 

No, and I'll tell you why. In my opinion, we don't talk about it enough. We should be thinking about it every day, confronting it, and choosing differently. Not to better ourselves or to make us appear as "Good People", but to please God. 

To solidify my convictions to you, I'll go through a few examples. 

How does Satan operate?  

Early, I told you who Lucifer was, how he began, and who he became. Now, I'd like to talk about some of his clever skills he uses to deceive you and me. 

There is No GOD! 

By far this is one of his favorites and has proven over the years to be very effective. All he has to do if convince you that there in no God, and you can live as you please. No harm, no foul! 

From the Big Bang Theory, Evolution, the numerous different religions. He has been a busy dude. It seems a new crazy though gets introduced every other day. Or the old ones really raise their ugly heads with new profound power. 

Nevertheless, there he is, day and night working hard to trick, deceive, manipulate, and convince you that. "You are living just fine. Don't change a thing!" 

"There is no God to repent to, there is no God that has standards that must be followed or people parish! No way!!"

Convinced yet? Trust me, he is a much better liar than I am. He'll use anything he can, any open door you give him. 

There is a saying in my house that my Dad used to say when I was a kid. I have fondly adopted it as my own. It goes like this.....

"If you open the door, I'm coming through it!" 

Which basically means, I won't start the fight, and I won't go there but if you open the door...well, then....You asked for it. It's not the nicest way of thinking but it has served me well over the years. And just like Satan, if you give him an opening. Look out behind you, because he is coming in..every single time. He can't help it. He is filled with hate. Evil and doesn't care about your eternal soul. All he can see is his anger and revenge. 

Ever been that mad? I know I have! Well, maybe not take your soul mad but I've been pretty mad. Normally I'd just take it out on myself. Another marvelous trick of his. Too many people are stolen from this Earth through Suicide. 

Heck, I'm sure as you've been reading this, he has already come to you. Telling you how crazy I am and how crazy this sounds. He sounds just like you do, not some evil inner voice. As if you thought of it yourself. 

"He sounds just like you do, not some evil inner voice."

A sin is an immoral act against the law of a moral God. Plain and simple. 

God created a world of laws, His laws. And as a Holy God, He expects His laws to be followed or there is a repercussion. 

Not because He is bad or harsh. Its just the way He created it and as the created He can make that decision. Just like if you made a pot out of clay. If you weren't satisfied with the results, you could just make a new one or change it as you see fit. You as the pot can't say to the potter, "Why did you make me this way?" That isn't your place. 

Same is the position of God. He is the created the mastermind behind it all. If He wanted to crush us all and start over, He has that right. And by you thinking that is wrong or harsh is a sin itself. Satan doesn't want you to believe in a higher power. Let alone have you bow down and worship someone else. He wants his glory. He wants to be praised, that is how it all started in motion. By you agreeing with him, you are doing exactly as he wants you to do. All the while, you think you thought of this grand scheme yourself. Aren't you wise! 

The Master Deceiver! 

When God created Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, He would walk with them every day. Talking with them, sharing with them. He did everything for them. Nothing was of need or worry. A complete and Holy land created just for them by God. 

Satan, on the other hand, had other plans. Once thrown down to Earth he began to develop a plan to deceive man and cause sin to come upon the world. God gave them all they ever needed. There was one request that He demanded, "Don't eat from the tree of good and evil or you shall surely die!" 

That was all the open door Satan needed. He began to trick Eve into eating the fruit and when nothing bad arose. She headed straight to Adam to convince him that God had lied and she was still alive after eating the forbidden fruit. She did not die like they were told. Believing his wife, Adam took a bite. 

A Bite that Changed life forever! 

Once Adam took that frightful bite, it was over. The both for the first time felt sin, and shame for being naked. They were eventually banned from the Garden and were told that they would now have to work hard for their food. The women will have painful labor and childbirth and sin has come to the Earth. 

Now, Satan from that day has been here attacking us. Turning us into God with our sins. The Bible says he accuses them before the Lord day and night. Revelations 12:10. 

You don't have to believe this. It doesn't matter what you think really because it's going to happen no matter what. That is how it was created to be and until Jesus' return, it is how it will be. Your belief in God has no impact what so ever. So don't feel that you are winning by making a protest. You are not! 

Exactly where Satan wants you! 

Being a master manipulator that he is, he can use anything against you. The good the bad and the ugly. Sometimes it can be a new promotion, a new love interest, and even the death of a loved one. All it takes is you agreeing with him and not God and he has won the battle. 

You may be thinking how can a new job or love interest be a bad thing? Let me answer that for you. There are certain aspects of each of our personalities that are good and some that are bad. Like it is good to feel bad about yourself but that can lead to pride. A new love life is fun and exciting but can lead to fornication and lust. See where I'm going? It's like we are in that darn Labyrinth game ...oops another hole. And down we fall again. 

Having to be on constant guard can really be exhausting but for your soul's sake, it is worth every minute defending. This is your eternal soul, would you rather spend that time with a God who has loved you from the beginning of time? Or an evil angel that wants nothing more to destroy you and take you to hell with him and the rest of his cronies? 

It's your choice?

The choice is yours, my friend. Believe me? Don't believe me? The price is yours to pay but for the sake of choosing, I'd choose God. IT doesn't hurt you to believe now, does it? What if I am right and you are wrong? Hell is a not so cool place. All that gnashing and fire stuff, not a cool place man!! You don't get any gold stickers for holding your ground. There is no reward for going to hell, it is just eternal misery. Forever without God. Something even now you don't know because whether you believe in God or not, He is there for you right now. You can call on Him anytime. He is right there to save you. When the end comes that time is forever lost. You won't have the choice anymore. It will have been made. 

Not making a choice is making a choice! 

Choosing to not follow God now is a choice. You have evidence that God is real. The sunset, the mountains, the trees, the ocean, how the world works and was created. It was all done by God. 

For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. 

Romans 1:20

There is no excuse you will have that will save your soul. You are given that time now. I urge all of you to challenge what you believe in. Challenge what you have been taught. Do your own research and look into the matter for yourself. Don't just take my word for it or your pastor's word for it. Ask God to show you Himself and He will do it. 

Sin has corrupted us all from birth. 

From the moment that you were born, you have been a sinner. This is not some trait that you developed over time or got from a bad childhood. We are all born this way. And each of us has our own weaknesses and strengths. All which can be used for our good or used against us to lead us astray. 

When you were two and your parents said "Don't touch that!" and you did, that was a sin. Every evil thought and wrongful deed. Even some of our best gifts and good jestures can be a sin if done for sinful reasons. 

It's a battlefield! 

There is a battle waging and we need you! Put on your armor of God, stand and fight the good fight. Be an overcomer. You will very pleased with your reward and eternal life afterward. 

I could literally talk all day and night on this subject. Not only does it fascinate the heck out of me, I believe it with my whole heart and soul. I know that God is real and have seen real evidence in my own life, as well as others. He is a good God, no a Great and Holy God that deserves our praise and worship. 

And as scary as it may be for some of you to give up control and trust a higher power. I urge you to do so and do it before it is too late. We are not promised tommorrow. Don't think "Well, that is nice and all but I'll get to it later." You may not have later. Ask today. Ask because I asked you to. It means a lot to me if you are saved. Not because I'm some weirdo but because I truly care about your eternal soul. I care about your family and friends. I care about your communities and your jobs. By you serving God, you are changing the world around you. You are showing people what real hope and change looks like. You are the one that has the answers to the meaning of life. And that is to serve a wonderfully great God who loves you and wants you for His own. 

We will be talking more about this in the coming weeks, months, and years if I'm given that opportunity. It is a passion of mine that runs deeper than the ocean in me. Take care my dear friends and pray about what you've read. Ask Him to show you the truth and He will. He wants to so badly. His wish is that not one person perish but have eternal life with Him in Heaven. 

Take care and thanks for sticking through to the end! You are an OVERCOMER!! :)

Jenny

Happy 4th of July!! #happy4thofjuly

Happy Independence Day America! 

What do you love most about our great country? 

I love that we are one nation under God. With liberty, and justice for all! 

Thank you to all the men and women that have sacrificed and given their lives to make this country great. 

Thank you to the families that support them! 

May God continue to bless this nation with mercy and grace. 

Happy fourth of July America! Be proud you live in the best country on Earth. :)

#happy4thofjuly

#independenceday

#proudamerican

#godblessamerica

Are you a good person? Are you going to Heaven?

Are you a good person?

I think that's a question everyone wonders about at some point in their lives. I sure have, on more than one occasion.  After lots of thought and studying believe I have come to the answer. At least for myself!

So I ask the question again. 

Are you a good person or do you consider yourself a good person? Or others as "oh he's/she's a good person"?

 What makes a person good? 

On what standards do we expect good people to follow?

I've heard people say that time and time again. So I thought I'd give my two cents on the subject. I believe no one is. Yes! you read that correctly, no one is a good person. Here is why I  think so. 

We'll use The Ten Commandments as our first example. Do you know what they are?

Alright. Let's start at number ten and work our way up. 

10. Thou shall not covet thy neighbor's house, wife or possessions. 

Have you ever looked at something someone else has and wanted it? Maybe even a little jealous that they have something you don't. Like a nice house, a great job, cool car, maybe a handsome husband, perfect life?

 . So, you've broken number rule ten and by all standards are not good. It's not good to be jealous or envious. It can make you do or say things that are not good for you or someone else for that matter.

Does a "Good Person" do those things? I'd have to say No. Good people want the best for you and are happy for the good things in your life. 

Moving on.

9. Thou shall not bear false witness.

Ever told a lie? 

We all know the answer to that, so let's keep going! 

8. Thou shall not steal.

Ever stolen anything?

Some of you maybe haven't but I can say for most of us this is a big, YES! 

7. Thou shall not commit adultery. 

Have you ever cheated with another person?

Not just in the flesh. Have you ever fantasized about another person, while with someone else? It's still cheating! 

6. Thou shall not kill. 

Ever killed anything? 

For most of us, hopefully, the answer is no but for others, this may be true. 

5. Honor your father and mother.

Ok. This may be hard for some people who have undergone any pain or abuse from a mother or a father. Honoring them does not have to mean keeping yourself in a bad or dangerous situation just to please them. You can honor people from afar and I believe that counts!

4. Remember the Sabbath Day and to keep it holy. 

Have you ever worked on a Sunday? 

Do you attend church? Read the Bible? 

This again may be hard for some people. I know I certainly have issues with it. 

Does it make you bad to do these things?

Well, it is disobeying God, which is a sin and sin is wrong or not good. So I would say yes. 

Genesis 20 verses 8 to 11. The Hebrews believe that God created the world and everything in it in seven days. However on the seventh day, God rested and commanded His people to do the same and devote themselves entirely unto Him. This is the subject matter of the fourth of the Ten Commandments

3. Thou shall not take the Lord's name in vain.

Ever used God's or Jesus name in vain? Watched a tv show or movie and heard it being used and you continued to watch the show? Well, that's blasphemy and not tolerated by God. 

2. Thou shall not make unto thee any graven images. 

Any images of God or Jesus?

1. Thou shall not love any other gods before me. 

Put anything before God? 

So from what I have just listed. Do you think these are things that good people do? Maybe bad people only do certain things on the list and good one's don't. We don't really believe that mumbo jumbo, do we? 

Well, whether you believe in God or not. 

These are the matters on which we will be judged on. I know I've done my fair share of them. Even as a young child I told simple lies, not knowing what sin was.  The point I'm trying to make is, no one is truly a good person. 

We have all fallen short, we have all  sinned and we are all sentenced to an eternal life of burning and gnashing of teeth.  

Only one person can save you from this eternal destiny and His name is Jesus Christ. Now I'm not trying to make this a "get saved session" but it is the truth. Jesus is the only one who can take away our sins and give us a new life. 

Now, that does not mean you'll never sin again but it does mean you can be forgiven and washed clean in the eyes of God. You can then get back up and try again, you can make a different choice than before. It says in the bible "that no man knows another man's heart but God". 

Only God can truly judge who is good and who is evil but none of that really matters if you haven't excepted Jesus as Lord of your life. If you have not and would like to, please contact me and I will help in any way I can. 

Jesus is the only way into Heaven, a true repentance for what sins you have done. A true understanding of what God and Christ have done. God sent His only son to take your place in judgment. Jesus paid for all your sins. All you have to do is submit your life to Him and He will do the rest! 

I truly care about people and have a genuine interest in their lives. If there's a small thing I can do, them I'm going to do it!