Since sin is all the same in gods eye, andI am a follower of Jesus and God, why am I going to hell for my.......
tats
piercings
alcohol use
smoking
and use of BC
we are all sinners, yet i have repented against my sins?
2006-12-25 14:20:34 · 14 answers · asked by Sway 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You are not going to hell. Those things are an outward appearance - it is what is going on inside that matters.
2006-12-25 14:24:41 · answer #1 · answered by Pilgrim 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sin is not all the same in God's eyes. Some are described as detestable or abominations as opposed to just sin.
I don't believe everything on your list is a sin. Piercings? An occasional beer?
You are not going to Hell over these but you will be held accountable. Your body is the temple of Jesus, since He sent the Holy Spirit to live in you. It's the Spirit that convicts you over these things.
If you feel it is wrong, and truly wish to repent, you must change your actions. ie Have a couple of beers but don't get plastered. Repenting to sins is different from accepting Jesus as your Savior. You have to repent everyday and not repeat the same offense. You probably are just feeling harshly judged by fellow Christians by the tone of your question. Just remember, you have a responsibility, that you accepted, to live in way that represents Christ. Tats and drugs don't exactly do it, lol.
Good luck sweetie and keep in mind some of the people God chose to do the greatest things had sin lists longer than yours. :o)
2006-12-25 22:45:06 · answer #2 · answered by BrutalBaby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did not know that these things could get you into hell, and I am old, and go to church too.
I used to think this rigidly, until I realized that if I payed this careful attention to whether or not I treated my family well, then I wouldn't be such a jerk half the time. So I clean up ON THE INSIDE more than pay attention to the rigid details you describe. I don't condone drinking or smoking irresponsibly (under-age, I mean, and I am not talking about smoking weed, which I don't). The tats and piercings are just self-expression, and I doubt God will say "TATS??PIERCINGS? ----no room for you!!" Give me a break.
Just be yourself. There is no cookie-cutter Christian you have to be.
2006-12-25 22:33:30 · answer #3 · answered by * 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know who your talking to about christ but its obviously they are lying to you sweety: )
for example when jesus was on here on earth did he mostly go to all the super smart people with great Ideas or did he go to those that were hurting, sick, prostitutes, even brought some back from the dead: ) The bible says to come as you are! if your addicted well you ask for diliverance through prayer, if you have piercings and fellow christians are judging you cause of it, well bring it up to your pastor! the same for alcohol, pray to god to deliver you of those sins, nobody is perfect and a person that is without sin, they are just perfect,lol,
2006-12-25 22:39:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have repented of your sins and asked Jesus to save you, then you're not going to hell. Jesus is the only way to heaven.
2006-12-25 22:39:57 · answer #5 · answered by JustMyOpinion 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
BC, tats and piercings are a personal choice. But alcohol use is not a sin, alcohol abuse is because just like smoking it is viewed as a disrespect of your body/life which life is a precious gift from God and the use or abuse can end your life prematurely.
2006-12-25 22:29:18 · answer #6 · answered by joyofjoys 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IF YOU HAVE REPENTED ( WHICH MEANS TO TURN FROM YOUR SIN) AND YOU HAVE ASKED CHRIST TO BE THE LORD OF YOUR LIFE . JESUS SAID IF YOU CLAIM TO BE OF ME THEN YOU SHOULD WALK AS I DID. YOU SHOULD BE LIVING FOR CHRIST AND NOT FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SINFUL DESIRES. IF YOU ARE STILL DRINKING AND SMOKING AND YOU STILL LOOK AND ACT LIKE THE WORLD. I WOULD SAY YOU HAVE SOME WORK TO DO. IF YOU ARE A FOLLOWER OF JESUS THEN YOU WOULD HAVE A PASSION TO SEEK AND SAVE THOSE WHO ARE ON THE WIDE ROAD THAT LEADS TO DESTRUCTION BECAUSE NARROW IS THE ROAD AND SMALL IS THE GATE THAT LEADS TO THE LORD.
2006-12-25 22:31:22 · answer #7 · answered by chris z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The idea is that we repent, which means to turn away from our sin, not to continue to do the same thing.
2006-12-25 22:26:00 · answer #8 · answered by spanky 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
why do you think you are going to hell for tatoos and piercings?
You can quit smoking.
I enjoy an occasional beer or glass of wine - I don't get drunk.
Just don't intentionally sin- i.e. don t do something you know is wrong.
Love GOd with all your heart, and follow Him - really know the Word - and fellowship with other believers.
Merry Chirstmas to you!
2006-12-25 22:26:10 · answer #9 · answered by what's up? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you've repented Peter won't trip you when you try to sneak by him.
2006-12-25 22:24:14 · answer #10 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋