Is this in the bible and where?
2007-08-14 16:56:28 · 12 answers · asked by Sean 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
John 12:25 (John Gill Commentary)
He that loveth his life shall lose it,… The sense is, that whoever is so in love with this present temporal life, as to be anxiously careful of it, and takes all precautions to secure it; and rather than to expose it to any danger, chooses to deny the faith of Christ, and desert his cause and interest; as such an one shall not long enjoy this life, so he shall come short of an eternal one:
and he that hateth his life in this world: on the other hand, whoever seems careless about it, and not to consult the safety of it, but is unconcerned about it; yea, as if he was throwing it away, as of no great moment and significancy, rather than do anything to preserve it, which would be scandalous to himself, and be dishonourable to his Lord and master; he
shall keep it unto life eternal: he shall be preserved in his temporal life, in a remarkable manner, until he has done the will and work of God, notwithstanding all attempts upon it; and he shall appear to have that spiritual life, which is the beginning and pledge of, and which springs up unto, and issues in eternal life; and that he shall enjoy in the world to come. This Christ said to let his disciples and followers know, that they must suffer and die, as well as he, though not on the same account, and for the self-same reasons; and that their sufferings and death in his cause, and for his Gospel, would turn to their advantage.
2007-08-14 17:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that the emphasis on the physical life and not being able to go to heaven are mentioned over and over again throughout the bible. But the bible is not my resource for the way to get to heaven anyway. Heaven is here on earth as is Hell. So perhaps I do not answer your question as well on others who can recite the bible....however, Living this Life Well will not take the Heaven aspect away from you or anyone else.
2007-08-15 19:08:00 · answer #2 · answered by zanzibar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with all people asking questions about God, I advise that you read the Bible for yourself. Jesus is the One we need to seek the most.
2007-08-15 08:17:05 · answer #3 · answered by Jesus Loves Connie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. But if it is don't you find the logic a little skewed.
"We shouldn't put emphasis on the life we know we have, we should put emphasis on the life that we really really hope that we will have."
2007-08-15 00:03:20 · answer #4 · answered by The Bog Nug 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure if there is a specific place in the b ible that says this but I have heard in church that you should not put material things before God. I think its okay to like nice things but keep God first in your life and count your blessings for the things you have and don't forget that he is watching out for you and protecting you always.
2007-08-15 00:02:48 · answer #5 · answered by TennesseeGirl 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've heard something like this before but don't remember the exact words. I tried to find it and couldn't.
2007-08-15 00:25:06 · answer #6 · answered by Duke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 16:24 - 26
He who tries to his life will lose it.....
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2007-08-15 00:07:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
lay not up for yourseves treasures on earth
where moth and rust doth corrupt.
2007-08-15 00:03:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are making a grave mistake if you make decisions on that assumption
2007-08-15 00:03:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why give us life if we are not to enjoy it
2007-08-15 00:02:20 · answer #10 · answered by Darth Alfalfa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋