2006-09-14 11:52:57 · 11 answers · asked by hector 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. The wages of sin is death.
Donating monies to churches doesn't pay the ticket for the trip to heaven.
The gift of God is eternal life. You can't buy it. You have to receive it.
2006-09-14 12:11:16 · answer #1 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people actually believe they can donate (buy) their way into heaven. It's like God is some kind of divine Donald Trump selling condos in the afterlife. I wonder how much a two-bedroom beach-front unit is going for in "Paradise" Cove these days? More than I can afford, I'm sure--so I'm going straight to hell with the rest of you paupers, unless I can qualify for a low-interest "eternity-fixed rate" mortgage!!
2006-09-14 19:12:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those who will go to hell include any who are not obedient to God and have not received salvation from Him. The Bible makes it clear that the unrighteous and disobedient will not receive the reward of eternal life in heaven but will rather be punished eternally in hell. 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9 since it is a righteous thing with God to repay with tribulation those who trouble you, and to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,
2006-09-14 18:57:59 · answer #3 · answered by K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any church that takes money and promices that someone will go to heaven is blasphemis. If the pastor knows that is the entintion of the offering it should be given back to the person.
2006-09-14 19:07:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's free.
btw, the money donated in church is usually for helping someone, not buying a ticket to heaven. :)
2006-09-14 18:55:26 · answer #5 · answered by jewel_flower 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it costs money to support lazy bums who refuse to get real jobs. And, they seem to find plenty of suckers to pay them to do nothing other than spin fairy tales a couple of times a week.
If I lacked morals, I would become a preacher since there are so many fools eager to throw their money away.
2006-09-14 19:04:41 · answer #6 · answered by Left the building 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just as in life, nothing is free.
Going to Hell has its price as well.
2006-09-14 18:55:19 · answer #7 · answered by Teacher Man 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It costs dearly to go to Hell...Heaven is MUCH cheaper. Check it out!
2006-09-14 18:54:46 · answer #8 · answered by curiosity 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hell is eternal torment... no one pays for that..
and what are you talking about?
If they want to help repair their church, then let them.
Stop being rude.
2006-09-14 18:54:41 · answer #9 · answered by Princess_SomethingOrOther 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hahaha. Good one. Maybe that's where they got the phrase "The best things in life are free".....because once your dead it's the opposite.
2006-09-14 18:55:39 · answer #10 · answered by mamba 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋