that word. Jesus said whoever calls his brother a fool will be in danger of the lake of fire. So does this mean I am going to hell?I am going to have to repent but it will not be easy. Anyway please CHRISTIANS give me some advise, atheists, your comments are not needed because I am not asking you for any advise, and no offence but never would when it comes to God.
2007-02-10 20:35:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I personally don't believe in hell but I don't think you've committed the unforgivable sin either. Just pray for forgiveness and apologize to the people that you've called fools and things should be ok. (If you truly mean it, that is. God's NOT a fool.)
2007-02-10 20:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by ♥☺ bratiskim∞! ☺♥ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am a non-denominational, progressive, non-traditional Christian. I don't believe in a hell worse than what people are creating of the earth currently.
That all being said, I think that what Jesus was talking about was the importance of being tolerant and respectful of your brothers (and sisters) in humanity. The main message of Jesus was love. Plain and simple. Love your fellow human beings and do the right thing. It is not that they are fools, it is that they are in a different place of understanding and growth than you are. It is extremely difficult to view the world this way, but I think that it's important for making the world a better place.
If you need any clarification on what I've said or have any further questions, feel free to email me.
~ FR
2007-02-10 22:50:47 · answer #2 · answered by Max 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To blasphemy GOD, and the ways of the Holy Spirit is the unpardonable sin, to call someone a fool, is a sin, just as adultery, and God forgives sin, but to blasphemy the Lord God Almighty by worshipping false gods, that's asking to be placed in hell fire, and locked away for eternity !
2007-02-10 20:42:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Right to Enter Paradise
Death is inevitable. The thief on the cross knew when his would occur, but we can not predict our own. After his death, the crucified criminal went to live in paradise with Jesus. Some of us will also live eternally in God's presence. But others will experience everlasting torment, forever separated from Him.
If we receive Jesus as our Savior, our penalty for sin is paid. We are adopted into God's family, and Heaven is our eternal home. If we reject Jesus, we remain alienated from the Lord and under condemnation for our sin. We are destined to experience eternal judgment. God won't accept any of man's excuses because there is no acceptable defense for unbelief. (Acts 4:12)
Become part of God's family today. Acknowledge your sinfulness, and express your faith in these words:
"God, I have sinned against You. (Romans 3:23) I've followed my own way and refused to give You the right to rule in my life. (Romans 3:10-12) I recognize I am separated from You and cannot rescue myself. I do believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I accept the truth of the Scriptures? that His death on the cross paid my sin-debt in full. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) And I ask You to forgive me of my sins. (1 John 1:9) By faith, I receive You, Lord Jesus, as my personal Savior from this moment on."
If you just spoke those words to God, then, like the thief on the cross, you have received salvation? a gift of God's grace. The heavenly Father welcomes every person who comes to Him through His Son, regardless of background, age, or current situation. Through Jesus, the right to enter paradise is yours!
2007-02-10 22:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Friend
You have a number of people who answered your question who are well intentioned Christians. If you're serious, LISTEN to them. Your mother quoted Jesus correctly. Repent, and ask His forgiveness!
2007-02-12 10:18:03 · answer #5 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To call another a fool shows publicly that you do not understand God or man, and so you become the fool. This is the rule. When sin is destroyed, then there is nothing requiring punishment, so why wait?
2007-02-10 20:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you're not going to hell. Have you accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior? Is He in control of your life? If the answer to both of these questions is "yes," then you have been saved. Ask forgiveness, and yes, repent. Constanty repent. Repentance and forgiveness are key. Pray for strength. If you need me to pray for you, I can do that. Somewhere in the book of Romans it says that "If you confess with your mouth and believe with your heart that Jesus is Lord, you will be saved." So smile, you've been saved! He paid the price for you! :)
--Jake
PS Read Romans 10:9-13 and confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord
2007-02-10 20:41:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is a lot of verses in the bible about our speaking and behaves.
if u r serious with ur relationship with God, ask him to take u in a higher level in this relation and to make u more holy, in ur mind, and heart and speaks.
2007-02-10 20:45:22 · answer #8 · answered by الحقيقة 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask God to make it easy, be sincere when asking for forgiveness. God bless you.
2007-02-10 20:41:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd say, listen to your mother.
2007-02-10 20:42:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋