2007-04-12 04:40:38 · 10 answers · asked by mythos_equidae 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We are all asked to die to self. However, those who die for the sake of Christ are men and women of amazing faith who are dying to spread the gospel to a dying world. To understand their stories and what it means to give your all for Christ, go the Voice of the Martyr website (given below).
2007-04-12 04:52:46 · answer #1 · answered by TWWK 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My 14-year-old asked me this question a few weeks ago. I'll tell you exactly what I told her:
Life is a precious gift from God. Each one of us have several purposes in life: first, we must choose whether we'll serve Him or not; second, if we choose to serve Him, then we naturally agree to do whatever He wills us to do. So, while we are God's children, we are also His servants. A servant has no control over what he or she does, or how long he or she will serve; only the Master can decide these things.
So when we are called up to Him, which would you rather hear: "You left much work undone!" or "Good job, thou faithful servant!"
I think she got the point.
2007-04-12 04:55:39 · answer #2 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AS A CHRISTIAN, when you lose your life on Earth your not actually "losing it" your giving up your old ways and start new and pleasing ways for God. By being "good" isn't going to get you to heaven, it's going to make you a better follower of Jesus Christ. So when you loose your old ways you are getting closer and closer to haveing a new and improved life in heaven.
2007-04-12 04:46:46 · answer #3 · answered by mkate4u2 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We all lose our life on earth. Christians have the gift of eternal life in heaven.
2007-04-12 04:46:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
2 Corinthians 4:10-11 (New Living Translation)
10 Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies.
11 Yes, we live under constant danger of death because we serve Jesus, so that the life of Jesus will be evident in our dying bodies.
2007-04-12 04:44:35 · answer #5 · answered by nolet93 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That would be okay. You see, if while I serve God I am losing it, It's not a problem. I do better with Him than I could do by myself. So it's not a loss. I suppose God has brought me to a point where I am content. : D
2007-04-12 04:52:22 · answer #6 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That is a decision only christians can make. I would not attempt to tell them what to do. I wish they would extend the same courtesy to me!!
2007-04-12 05:09:19 · answer #7 · answered by Ray T 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We are told not to be lovers of the earth.
2007-04-12 04:55:00 · answer #8 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to regain what you had on Earth.... I'm moving on to bigger and better things... SEE YA~!
2007-04-12 04:44:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an atheist, sounds like a win-win to me.
2007-04-12 04:42:59 · answer #10 · answered by jonjon418 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋