What if a man steals a small amount of food because he is starving to death and he does not regret it? Will he go to hell for stealing? Why or why not? Would he go to hell if this was the only sin te ever commited?
2007-05-13 16:19:52 · 9 answers · asked by rebekkah hot as the sun 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, taking food to save a life(as long as other lives are not taken by "stealing' the bread) is not theft.
2007-05-20 13:19:11 · answer #1 · answered by James O 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether he spends eternity in Heaven or Hell is up to God. We are not to judge others. The Bible says if we do, that's how God will judge us.
Trust me, if he's old enough to steal food to keep from starving, this isn't his first sin.
2007-05-13 23:25:00 · answer #2 · answered by Debbie R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My stepfather (a baptist pastor) once told me that it would be better for a person to starve to death than be without god. The specific example was, if he could only give someone a bible or food, he would give them a bible, even though they would die. I imagine that would be his response to your question too.
2007-05-13 23:24:41 · answer #3 · answered by Jensenfan 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he will not go to hell. he has to keep both flesh and soul together and stealing is the lesser evil.
2007-05-19 12:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by Ma_Mikaela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hm...Interesting. I would not know, as I am not a Christian...
But if he was in Les Miserables, he would be punished! (It happened in the book/musical, with Jean Valjean)
2007-05-13 23:23:16 · answer #5 · answered by Monica N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not suppose to sit on the judgment seat of Christ. All people will face Christ and will be judged according to their level of accountability
2007-05-13 23:22:56 · answer #6 · answered by Ethan M 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
kind of like a christian nation built on stolen land?
(sarcasam)
2007-05-13 23:22:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, if it's to save his life, it's fine.
2007-05-13 23:23:21 · answer #8 · answered by rt1290 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its only wrong if you get caught.
2007-05-13 23:29:28 · answer #9 · answered by lostcause8436 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋