A few years ago I was going through a particularly rough patch in life. I found then that thinking about God gave me a certain comfort that made me feel better about myself. You could say that I found God and let him into my life then.
Anyway now am am doing much better and have a career and a girlfriend with a lovely home. these days I feel i don't need God and have even started to think from an Atheist point of view. I am standing on my own two feet
Does this mean I am condemned to hell just because God isn't really part of my life now??
2007-08-10 04:50:10 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Again...we're already condemned....its why Jesus came...for us to accept His gift of forgiveness. And a true sign of accepting that would be the repentance (not penance like 14 Hail Maries, but a turning away from wanting to go down that wide road again). Which leads to us wanting Him to be our King.
This my friend, would be the reason for all of us being condemened...not because we came to Him and then kicked Him aside when we were "standing on our own two feet".
2007-08-10 04:56:27 · answer #1 · answered by Last Stand 2010 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You are incorrect in your assumption that you don't need God. You are unable to draw your next breath without the grace and mercy of God. I am glad to hear that your doing much better now. What good does it do if a man gains the whole world but loses his soul. Are you going to hell? No one on Yahoo Answer can answer that. "I feel I don't need God" "God isn't part of my life now." I would be concerned. God said with your own words I will condemn you. The good news is that you don't have to live in doubt. Salubrious
2007-08-10 12:16:29 · answer #2 · answered by salubrious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our situations on earth are only temporary. We go through good times and bad, and our situation can change in a moment. Something wonderful can happen and change our life, but tragedy can also come just as fast. Weather you are going through good times or bad at the moment really means nothing in the light of eternity.
Just remember John 14:6
"Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
It sounds like perhaps you may have bought into modern "prosperity" evangelism that only preaches "feel good messages" and not the whole truth. Perhaps you never really got to know the person Jesus. Once you do get to know Him personally, you will not ask that question, and you will be secure and know where you are going (no matter where you are in life). You can start by repenting and asking Jesus into your heart. Ask God to reveal Himself to you and begin to study His word. John and Romans are great places to start. John introduces one to (the person) Jesus and His love and Romans is all about salvation (It answers the questions about am I going to heaven or hell).
Hope that helps.
Many blessings
2007-08-10 12:09:49 · answer #3 · answered by Consuming Fire 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'condemned to hell' is the wrong perspective. People will not go to hell because God wants them too but because it is the only alternative to heaven. And no sin can enter into heaven. God has made away to eradicate sin and even make this life 1000 times better. To not choose God is the same way to not choose to obey the laws of the country, to not steal, kill.... We don't want to think that our actions choose our consequences, but they really do. The Bible says that when we stand before God he will say 1 of two things: Well, done- my good and faithful servant. or Depart from me, I know you not.
Do you know God? Are you faithful to what is right? The Bible tells us what is right. So it's not about being condemned to hell, you choose your consequences by your actions, and there really is a righteous God, to not purge sin, would make him a politician.
2007-08-10 11:59:36 · answer #4 · answered by Melodya 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, let me tell you why. If you truly let God into your life and was saved you can't be plucked from His hand. You can't even pluck yourself from His hand.
However, praise the Lord that you've gotten on your own two feet again, but the Lord allows us to go through trials and tribulations to keep us looking up at times. I pray that this won't have to happen to you sounds like you had it rough for a while...
Also, Satan's favorite and most effective tool is deception. He's got people believing he doesn't exist... He gives gifts to people so that they won't believe. It's easier for a camel to go through the head of a needle than it is for a rich man to enter into heaven.
Good luck
2007-08-10 11:53:55 · answer #5 · answered by Monchichi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is the finale judge, but I would say that it sounds like you are not saved at this point.
Jesus warned the disciples about how hard it is for a rich man to enter Heaven. They become self sufficient.
That is one reason God allows bad things to happen to people, to take them out of their comfort zone, where they are in control and they need no one else.
He would prefer not to do it that way, but for most of us it is a necessary evil from time to time.
2007-08-10 12:08:49 · answer #6 · answered by tim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All sinners are condeme to hell, It seems like when things for you were going bad you needed God & now since things are going good, you no longer need him, I find that in My christian walk with God that has lasted over 37 yrs. I need God in the good times & the bad times.
2007-08-10 12:00:33 · answer #7 · answered by birdsflies 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do Christian's use the term "Condemned to hell?"
If you smoke weed, are you condemned to hell?"
If you beat the hell out of a man who abuses your sister, are you condemned to hell?
If you eat pork (pig) are you condemned to hell?
You have a girlfriend, which means you're having sex and you're not married, are you condemned to hell?
My suggestion is instead of thinking like an Atheist (which is stupid of you), because your life is going great, give god thanks for the blessings that he has bestowed upon you.
And please stop using the term "Condemed to hell" people.
Try researching, I mean really research what hell means.
2007-08-10 12:01:53 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Nads♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very typical thinking. When we are trouble, we cry out to God, when things start going better, we, in our arrogance, think we don't need God. Foolish thinking. Do you not know the very breath that is in your nostrils is from God? Do you not know that God could completely wipe you out tonight if He chose to? I can not say whether you belong to God or not, it is not for me to say, if you are His, you will be saved, if not, then you won't. But, if you are His, and you continue in this thinking, you are due for a downfall, bank on it.
2007-08-10 11:59:48 · answer #9 · answered by BrotherMichael 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you have come over to the side of reason (atheism) then what are you worried about? Congratulations! Welcome! Don't fear the old tyrant of the Bible! Stories and myths may help you through rough times, but that doesn't make them real. Understand that it was YOU that gave yourself the strength to achieve what you've done, not some magical flying alpha male in the sky!
2007-08-10 11:57:00 · answer #10 · answered by Benjamin Peret 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋