2007-02-12 16:05:38 · 13 answers · asked by Heave 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You will not be punished in Heaven. You will however miss out on rewards. The Bible talks about how at time of judgement that our works will be revealed and they will be tested. The good works will be rewarded and the bad works will be burned up like in a fire. Some people's works will all be burned up and they will have no rewards but salvation and others will have done deeds that they will be rewarded for. So not punished in a sense but you will miss out.
2007-02-20 04:27:59 · answer #1 · answered by Kris H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I believe you may need to research the true meaning of the word Heaven. Here is what my dictionary states:
1. the abode of God, the angels, and the spirits of the righteous after death; the place or state of existence of the blessed after the mortal life. 2. (cap.) Often, Heavens. the celestial powers; God. 3. Often, heavens. God (used in expressions of emphasis, surprise, etc.) : For heaven's sake! Good heavens!. 4. Usu., heavens. the sky, firmament, or expanse of space surrounding the earth. 5. a place or state of supreme happiness.
The problem is, most people believe Heaven is definition number One but it could also be number Five. In other words, Heaven could be right here on Earth.
2007-02-20 12:43:08 · answer #2 · answered by MoPleasure4U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heaven exists in the small, beautiful experiences in this life, not in some hereafter. And yes, you'll be punished for judging people wrongly, by others judging you wrongly, again in this life.
As John Lennon said 35 years ago; "Imagine there's no Heaven, it's easy if you try, no Hell below us, above us only sky".
2007-02-12 16:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by miketwemlow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if you make it to heaven that means you don't deserve to be punished, that's what heaven is supposed to be, no more unhappiness, however, in theory, you probably wouldn't even make it to heaven if you judge people all the time.
2007-02-12 16:10:41 · answer #4 · answered by Athena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer for this question lies with a higher power than anyone that will attempt to answer it.
The best guess we have was given to us by prophets of this higher power. People all over the world respect and follow different prophets. Muslims feel that Muhammed brought these answers. Christians Follow Jesus. Atheists feel they are at liberty to decide for themselves. According to my christian faith, it is a sin to judge others, and will face judgement in heaven for this sin. But we were all born with sin. Deep question!!
My thought is to use Karma as your guide in this life. Karma is the idea that everything you do will come back to you. If you are ugly to people, they will be ugly to you. If you steal from people, they will steal from you. If you help others, others will help you, etc...
--Dont judge unless you want to be judged yourself
Follow the good path and you should have nothing to fear in this life!
2007-02-12 16:19:57 · answer #5 · answered by Peck C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because in Heaven, the folly of judging other people will be seen as just that.
2007-02-12 16:08:50 · answer #6 · answered by gimmenamenow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People aren't punished in heaven for anything - they are rewarded.
2007-02-20 04:54:24 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Heaven? No. There is no such thing as punishment IN Heaven. In Heaven, all sins are forgiven.
2007-02-12 16:09:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
We judge people based on our survival instinct and free will. We judge to survive, not to be judged by an imaginary standard.
2007-02-20 03:41:57 · answer #9 · answered by ShanShui 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear, no one will be "punished" in heaven. If you are a Christian, all your sins are forgiven. There is only one unforgiveable sin, and that is rejecting Jesus as your savior.
2007-02-12 16:08:00 · answer #10 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋