does that mean I'll go to hell?
2006-09-27 23:22:05 · 28 answers · asked by Mr. Owl 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
well, i look at it this way...1) if i went to church , and prayed a lot.... and didnt help anyone Vs what you do..... i think you are doing more of God's work than me ..... :) God bless you...
2006-09-27 23:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by Siddhartha 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said that the kingdom of the father is within each of us.
He is not to be found in a building called a church, or on a far off cloud called heaven. You become closer to God by turning within where Jesus told us we will find him.
The only prayer that is necessary is an occasional thank you. God already knows what is best for you, so She really doesn't need any advice. This is what many people think that prayer is. It has become a time when we treat God as though he were a vending machine, asking for this and that. The idea that God is not smart enough to know what is in our best interest, and needs our council to wise her up is foolishness.
The idea of hell is just a lie that religion tells about our unconditionally loving God to control people. God would never allow any of Her precious children to be judged or punished in any way. Have faith in these three thing and you will have a far better life than you will believing the religious nonsense you have been told.
Love and blessings
don
2006-09-28 06:47:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to Church does NOT make you a Good Person!
A Church is Just a Building that People think is inhabited By God/Holy Spirit! But most of the time it Is NOT!
Not Praying is a Personal thing!(Although how are you expected to communicate your Thanks,Requests,Blessing and Healing??)
Helping People?..Well I guess Mass Murders have Helped someone in the Journey through Life!
Find Out what you want from a Relationship with Your Maker and his Intercessor(The Holy Spirit) Then Act on it!
Only you will know!
Let know one pressure You into Religion!
Find Your Faith and ACT ON IT!
2006-09-28 06:27:51 · answer #3 · answered by J. Charles 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are a righteous person and you are fulfilling your purpose on Earth (i.e. helping people in a positive way), then you have faith in your heart and soul already, you just don't know how to embrace it. Basically in my opinion and from what I have been told by Christians, you can go to Heaven even if you have done bad deeds...the deciding factor is that whatever you do wrong you ask for forgiveness and truly in your heart mean it, and try and balance these evil or negative acts out with positive things like helping other people. But according to the Bible, only a chosen number of people will go to Heaven, and I am not sure whether thats because God already knows who is going or because too many people today are selfish, evil, greedy, hateful people. Just keep being a good person, and always reflect on your conscience, and what you know is right to do. To me the conscience is a spiritual tool that many people disregard. Hope that helped, or maybe it confused you...either way take it on board.
2006-09-28 06:33:28 · answer #4 · answered by cyrius140184 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one has the right or power to decide who will go to hell or to heaven. It is all up to Allah's mercy. It is great that you help people and do good deeds, you must be rewarded for this God willing. But why not complete the beautiful person you are by praying? It will make a great difference in your life; your soul will soar higher and you will experience serenity, peace and happiness.
2006-09-28 07:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by daliaadel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that's not really for anyone here to decide, but I feel that God is merciful, and I believe that if you really try to do the right thing and are truly sorry for any wrong that you may have done that he will forgive you. I have read in the bible that no sin is too great for god or Jesus to forgive as long as you are truly sorry for whatever you have done. Some people believe works alone won't cut it, some believe that they do help. I think we will all find out one day when our time on this earth is done. My belief may not reflect the beliefs of someone else. But in the end it all goes back to what God will decide when the time comes, not what anybody here thinks, for we are just mere humans with infantile minds when compared to "the man upstairs". Best of luck to you and yours.
2006-09-28 06:28:49 · answer #6 · answered by zekemilli4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell is not a place of burning, firey torment as some churches teach. It is very simply, death. The only people who will survive Armegeddon are those who have God's protection because they entered into the spiritual ark which he has had them build. The Bible says that 2 groups of people will be destroyed: those who don't know God and those who don't obey the good news about the Christ.
2006-09-28 10:06:46 · answer #7 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will not go to hell the is no hell but you do one thing right you help people and as for church and not praying do not bother waste of time
2006-09-28 06:28:10 · answer #8 · answered by andrew w 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that you believe in hell means you believe in Heaven too.I don't think in Heaven God keeps an attendance register for church goers!But surely helping people will put you way above many who frequent The Church and consider themselves purer than you and I.
2006-09-28 07:41:04 · answer #9 · answered by mary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is by the grace of God and not works that keeps you from hell.
The only way to avoid hell is to recognize Jesus as your savior and lord, place your trust in Him, and repent of your sins. God does not wish for anyone to go to hell, but has given you the free will to choose. He has given everyone the information to make their choice in the Bible. It is our choice to make.
Prayer, reading the Bible, and going to Church are things which occur due to your relationship with God. Prayer is just your talking with Him like you would your best friend. Reading the Bible is listening to what He has to tell you. And going to Church is a natural outgrowth to learn and be with like minded people.
2006-09-28 06:30:17 · answer #10 · answered by bobm709 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you die, yes of course you go to hell, as everyone does, including Jesus, unless you think you are better than him. The problem is that there are no words int he oldest scrolls that translate as hell or hell fire, just the grave. Everyone sleeps in the grave until the first or second resurrection. If you are not born again, than you are a part of the second resurrection, to either everlasting (not immortal) life on earth. If it is to judgment, than you will be informed of it, than cease to exist, even in the minds of those who receive everlasting life. You will know than whether your actions, or lack there of, means anything to God.
2006-09-28 06:26:22 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋