2006-08-28 13:07:25 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
man dies and goes to heaven. Of course, St. Peter meets him at the pearly gates. St. Peter says, "Here's how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you've done, and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was. When you reach 100 points, you get in."
"Okay," the man says, "I was married to the same woman for 50 years and never cheated on her, even in my heart."
"That's wonderful," says St. Peter, "that's worth three points!" "Three points?" he says. "Well, I attended church all my life and supported its
ministry with my tithe and service." "Terrific!" says St. Peter, "that's certainly worth a point." "One point? Golly. How about this: I started a soup kitchen in my city and worked in a shelter for homeless veterans."
"Fantastic, that's good for two more points," he says. "TWO POINTS!" the man cries, "At this rate, the only way I get into heaven is by the grace of God!" "That's right! Now you've got it!" said St. Peter.
For it is by Grace you have been saved, through Faith -- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -- not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) HIS Grace!
2006-08-28 13:09:49 · answer #1 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Im not expecting to get to the pearly gates, but for the sake of discussion lets say I show up. I would explain that I never expected to be here, so I was a good person for the sake of being a good person. I was a decent and moral person without the threat of hell, or the promise of heaven.
2006-08-28 13:13:34 · answer #2 · answered by Rob 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say that i did more good than harm and learned to function in a harmonious way the last 50 years of my life.And yes I was a sinner and enjoyed it very much..BUT! A young man lives with his dreams and an old man lives with his conscious.
2006-08-28 13:19:10 · answer #3 · answered by vaqueroworks 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Nought of good that I have done, nothing but the blood of Jesus"
We cannot possibly be good enough for heaven. That is why Jesus died for us. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father except through Him.
2006-08-28 13:12:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you will possibly desire to positioned your targets on a blog. i might pick to study them. the female is a whore. A whore spiritually shows one that worships/follows different 'gods'. those targets at the instant are not from God. devil is attempting to capture you away, particularly with lust (want) for yet another god (something different than the God of Israel is of devil). devil loves the whore, even if if she is actual or religious. A actual whore mocks God. devil chosen to deceive the female interior the backyard, no longer the guy. This needless to say shows devil's objective to annoy the church till the top. a girl spiritually represents the church or physique of believers. So while a women persons (physique of believers) has intercourse with somebody different than her husband (her husband represents the God head) then God is mocked. If the targets have been from God, they does no longer coach Jesus with any evil. yet, you're seeing 'the different part'. Water represents the be responsive to God, His fact. You jogging on the water does symbolize the be responsive to God conserving/lifting you up. it truly is conventional for people who hate God (no longer basically people who do no longer believe) to make relaxing of Him and believers. it truly is a satanic trick to belittle and demean. The left likes to belittle and make relaxing of believers and God. They use the very comparable tricks. As believers, we would desire to stay away from doing the comparable subject.
2016-11-05 23:51:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what? well lets see there is no heaven anymore and no christian fundy ever gets into heaven like that whynotaskdon guy he isnt getting into no heaven hes one of the biggest bigots on here and one of the most hateful men i have ever seen in here. for me you will see me at the gates to heaven when you die
2006-08-28 13:12:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
That I could never do enough good to deserve entrance into heaven, but that Jesus loved me enough to die for me, and I love him too, and that I'm thankful that he gave me the free gift of heaven!
2006-08-28 13:10:27 · answer #7 · answered by Privratnik 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well I'm I wouldn't go to heaven I would be going to summerland, Why would I go there? Because I have kept faith in my religion and practice it with truthfulness and hold up the laws... but then again I don't think I would be asked because I don't think you would get judged in death ofter being so judged in Life
A Wiccan and Proud
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2006-08-28 13:12:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
who's at the gate???
If it's Jesus at the gate, or God, they know our hearts and would let most of us in.
Lord remember me, you saved my life many times. You came personally to me, to tell me that you were happy with me. You teach ed me all I know, through life experiences that you dragged, me through, and lead me to where you wanted me to be. I done all you ask me to do, to the best of my knowledge, I was never perfect, but I try, and I sin, I ask for forgiveness, and I know if I ask for forgiveness...... then I know you not know of my sins, cause you forgave me, and you not remember my sins:)
2006-08-28 13:35:14 · answer #9 · answered by inteleyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That -- let's face it -- I probably shouldn't be allowed into Heaven. I could never live up to all the things you can't do in there.
2006-08-28 13:10:13 · answer #10 · answered by Isis-sama 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋