2007-06-28 05:12:16 · 15 answers · asked by Quantrill 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think it would be scary to know when you're going to die, but on the other hand, it could give you time to make sure you did everything you wanted to do, and to say goodbye.
2007-06-28 05:39:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Would It Make a Difference if You Knew?
If you knew for sure that the impending execution of divine judgment would not come for a few more years, would that change how you are using your life? If the end of this old system is already later than you expected, have you allowed this to slow you down in Jehovah’s service?—Hebrews 10:36-38.
Our not knowing the exact time gives us opportunity to show that we serve God out of pure motives. Those who know Jehovah realize that a last-minute display of zeal will not impress God, who sees what the heart is.—Jeremiah 17:10; Hebrews 4:13.
For those who truly love Jehovah, he always comes first. Like other people, true Christians may do secular work. However, their goal is, not to get rich, but to have sufficient material goods and a little to share. (Ephesians 4:28; 1Â Timothy 6:7-12) They also enjoy wholesome recreation and a change of pace, but their desire is to be refreshed, not simply to do what everyone else is doing. (Mark 6:31; Romans 12:2) Like Jesus Christ, they delight in doing God’s will.—Psalm 37:4; 40:8.
True Christians want to live and serve Jehovah forever. That prospect is not less precious because they must wait for certain blessings a little longer than some may have expected.
2007-06-28 12:17:08 · answer #2 · answered by lynn 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I've wondered about that several times over the years and only recently have I felt of sufficient fortitude to be able to handle it.
I don't think I would necessarily "want" to know but if I were to be informed of this time -- and believed in it's veracity -- I would feel prepared and able to face it with dignity.
2007-06-28 12:18:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No not at all. It would be like I was on a time clock counting down. We are already on that count down, from the time we are born we are dying, we just dont know when or how and I like it better that way
2007-06-28 12:21:41 · answer #4 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nooo...it would reduce the quality of my life unless of course i have to die when im 70 or smtg.Otherwise, ill never be able to live my life when there's a hangman date and time in my mind somewhere.
2007-06-28 12:18:10 · answer #5 · answered by chryshal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No way! Wow, talk about a cloud hanging over your head for the rest of your life! It would drive you crazy.
2007-06-28 12:15:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Too right, so I could get everything done that I wanted to do.
2007-06-28 12:20:22 · answer #7 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would set a dead line on a lot of things.
2007-06-28 12:16:35 · answer #8 · answered by Paddy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way, Because that would mess up your whole turn of events leading up to it. I think we all have a time to go and its not for us to know. Its just our time.
2007-06-28 12:16:04 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Zen 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I sometimes think it would be better if we did. Maybe we would all be more loving, understanding, and forgiving.
2007-06-28 12:17:39 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋