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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(19th November, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Why Hell?

and cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.” Matthew 13:50

Message:

Ignorance is deadly. Hence, today, due to ignorance of the operations of spiritual and divine things, a lot of people have a penchant for making jokes about Hell Fire. For instance, there are jokes that portray the devil as a gentleman that gives people liberty to do what they desire in hell. And then funnier ones like: 'Corrupt people from so and so country are going to bribe satan to give them a conducive place inside hell fire'.

The danger attached to these jokes is that they encourage folks to take Hell with levity. But it shouldn't be handled casually, since it's a vehicle to everlasting agony, pain and torment! These things should send fearful shivers down to the spine of the average person. They should be scared of going to such a brutal place after leaving this world, and that fear ought to propel them to live a lifestyle that won't make you a candidate of hell fire

But, why hell in the first place? Remember that one of the arguments against the existence of God is that why would a so-called loving God permits people to languish in eternal torment.

Actually, hell is a place God has prepared for satan (rebellious Lucifer) and his demons (fallen angels). You see, the cunning Lucifer was able to pull some angels to his side to rebel against The Almighty God. And after the devil was banished from heaven alongside his cohorts, their punishment is to be eternally doomed inside the fire that never quench (see Jude verse 6, Revelation 12: 7-13, Mark 9: 47, 48)

Now, you should understand that the LORD is a God of justice and order. The realms He made were configured to operate via divine standards and principles. When God created the world, He made it with purpose and principles. There are certain principles thatgoverns the universe which God won't want to interfere with (God made them so in the first place).

One of these principles is: What A Person Sows, Is What They Reaps. If you sow a corn, you reap a corn (and not mangoes). If you sow wickedness, you reap the bitter rewards of wickedness. If you live a reckless lifestyle of sin, you reap the bitter rewards of sin (which is death, according to Romans 6: 23)

Why do we punish lawbreakers? Why do we send to jail thieves and murderers? Aren't we all humans? That is it! It is absurd giving the same rewards to a lawbreaker and a law-abiding citizen. A law-abiding citizen would be praised, while a lawbreaker punished. This is not wickedness, it is simply one of life's principles: What You Sow Is What You Reap!

Prayer
Today, intercede for folks whose feet are still on the path that leads to hell.

Further Reading
"And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” - Matthew 25:46

Makes no sense

Thugnificent:
Makes no sense

Exactly what bandits say when they are caught and shot.

Thugnificent:
Makes no sense

The word SHEOL (Hebrew) HADES (Greek) and Hell (English) originally means GRAVE but after the churches of Christendom has welcomed Greek philosophy into their teachings they now believe that there is a place where the dead are being tormented alive!

MaxInDHouse:
The word SHEOL (Hebrew) HADES (Greek) and Hell (English) originally means GRAVE but after the churches of Christendom has welcomed Greek philosophy into their teachings they now believe that there is a place where the dead are being tormented alive!

hmmm interesting, but I've never believed in the hell thingy anyways.

Thugnificent:
hmmm interesting, but I've never believed in the hell thingy anyways.

It's Satanic teaching ironically most religions in the world today teaches it but the Bible God made it clear that such a thing has never come into His heart:

"They have built the high places of Toʹpheth, which is in the Valley of the Son of Hinʹnom, in order to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire, something that I had not commanded and that had never even come into my heart." Jeremiah 7:31

God knew very well that wickedness sprang due to hardship and suffering most people are doing evil things due to circumstances beyond their control so once humans die what God said is that all their evil deeds die with them {Romans 6:7} there is no sense in bringing them back for their wrong deeds {Psalms 9:17} after all they have gotten what they deserve which is death {Romans 6:23} the benefit God has in stock for those who serve Him faithfully (righteous people) and those who lived based on what their conscience permitted them to do (unrighteous people) is resurrection {Act 24:15} by the time all these people are brought back to life Satan would have been locked up or rendered inactive {Revelations 20:1-3} so there will be a righteous government globally and everyone living will enjoy life to the fullest within a thousand years under the government that's controlled by Jesus from heaven {Revelations 20:4-6} it's at that time those who formally lived by their God's given conscience will be opportuned to learn about Jesus and his government then whoever objects to the government of Jesus by then will die no longer because of oldage or sickness but because of what they choose to do after God has shown them mercy {Revelations 20:11-13} then there will be no reason for anyone to die or buried again {Revelations 20:14} and whoever refused to be under Christ's teachings will also perish along with all the evil things like death and burials before God declares everlasting life for all survivors! Revelations 21:3-5
So God never intended to roast living people simply because they failed to do what is right rather they won't have the privilege of living forever! John 3:16

MaxInDHouse:
It's Satanic teaching ironically most religions in the world today teaches it but the Bible God made it clear that such a thing has never come into His heart:

"They have built the high places of Toʹpheth, which is in the Valley of the Son of Hinʹnom, in order to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire, something that I had not commanded and that had never even come into my heart." Jeremiah 7:31

God knew very well that wickedness sprang due to hardship and suffering most people are doing evil things due to circumstances beyond their control so once humans die what God said is that all their evil deeds die with them {Romans 6:7} there is no sense in bringing them back for their wrong deeds {Psalms 9:17} after all they have gotten what they deserve which is death {Romans 6:23} the benefit God has in stock for those who serve Him faithfully (righteous people) and those who lived based on what their conscience permitted them to do (unrighteous people) is resurrection {Act 24:15} by the time all these people are brought back to life Satan would have been locked up or rendered inactive {Revelations 20:1-3} so there will be a righteous government globally and everyone living will enjoy life to the fullest within a thousand years under the government that's controlled by Jesus from heaven {Revelations 20:4-6} it's at that time those who formally lived by their God's given conscience will be opportuned to learn about Jesus and his government then whoever objects to the government of Jesus by then will die no longer because of oldage or sickness but because of what they choose to do after God has shown them mercy {Revelations 20:11-13} then there will be no reason for anyone to die or buried again {Revelations 20:14} and whoever refused to be under Christ's teachings will also perish along with all the evil things like death and burials before God declares everlasting life for all survivors! Revelations 21:3-5
So God never intended to roast living people simply because they failed to do what is right rather they won't have the privilege of living forever! John 3:16

Thanks alot for the clear explanation, very much appreciated. I'm guessing you are part of the Jehovah's witnesses right?

Thugnificent:
Thanks alot for the clear explanation, very much appreciated. I'm guessing you are part of the Jehovah's witnesses right?

YES!
I joined them after knowing this truth! John 8:32

MaxInDHouse:
YES!
I joined them after knowing this truth! John 8:32

What is this Truth?

Thugnificent:
What is this Truth?

God's Kingdom!
That is the message of the Bible from Genesis to Revelations. God arranged that we have this book by introducing Himself to help mankind know:

How we got here.
Why we are here or the purpose of life.
Why we grow old, get sick and die.
Why hardship.
Why wars when everyone appreciates peace.
Why God permitted evil if He is all powerful.
Who are the gods people knew before God introduced Himself to Abraham.

All these questions are tied to one message:
God's right to rule mankind that's why the Bible is all about God's Kingdom. Matthew 3:2: 4:17

MaxInDHouse:
God's Kingdom!
That is the message of the Bible from Genesis to Revelations. God arranged that we have this book by introducing Himself to help mankind know:

How we got here.
Why we are here or the purpose of life.
Why we grow old, get sick and die.
Why hardship.
Why wars when everyone appreciates peace.
Why God permitted evil if He is all powerful.
Who are the gods people knew before God introduced Himself to Abraham.

All these questions are tied to one message:
God's right to rule mankind that's why the Bible is all about God's Kingdom. Matthew 3:2: 4:17

Okay but why does your sect have many conflicting views different from mainstream Christian beliefs like the concept of Trinity, Holy Spirit baptism, etc

Thugnificent:
Okay but why does your sect have many conflicting views different from mainstream Christian beliefs like the concept of Trinity, Holy Spirit baptism, etc

Because Jws are Liars who twist the bible to fit whatever wishes and lies they choose to hold .

See how he stated Jeremiah7:31 but delusional kept out Mathew 13:41/42

40 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.
41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;

42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

Dtruthspeaker:
Because Jws are Liars who twist the bible to fit whatever wishes and lies they choose to hold .

See how he stated Jeremiah7:31 but delusional kept out Mathew 13:41/42

40 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.
41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;

42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

Okay so are you in anyway better with your fear mongering ?

Thugnificent:
Okay so are you in anyway better with your fear mongering ?

First, please blame Catholics for man-pull-inating you with the Truth is of Fear, which is what jws are also trying to solve by going to the other extreme of selling the Lies of wishes of God not punishing anyone, which is what you see Max has done.

Whereas reason and nature proves that a person is always punished for their wicked acts, which is a certainty.

Thus, Why do you not play with electricity, and transformers? or why do you cross the road carefully?

Simply because of the fear and pains associated with such actions..

So, the proper thing others whom you would call Christians are doing like the op is just to remind you like when people warn "don't drink and drive" or "don't use drugs".

Dtruthspeaker:
First, please blame Catholics for man-pull-inating you with the Truth is of Fear, which is what jws are also trying to solve by going to the other extreme of selling the Lies of wishes of God not punishing anyone, which is what you see Max has done.

Whereas reason and nature proves that a person is always punished for their wicked acts, which is a certainty.

Thus, Why do you not play with electricity, and transformers? or why do you cross the road carefully?

Simply because of the fear and pains associated with such actions..

So, the proper thing others whom you would call Christians are doing like the op is just to remind you like when people warn "don't drink and drive" or "don't use drugs".

lol but you didn't answer my question Still

It's actually a very simple question

Thugnificent:
lol but you didn't answer my question Still

It's actually a very simple question

I did in a way. From the tenor of my answer you can deduce it. And of course my question to you would be why are you interested in my personal welfare?

Thugnificent:
Okay but why does your sect have many conflicting views different from mainstream Christian beliefs like the concept of Trinity, Holy Spirit baptism, etc

Because such teachings are false and useless!