THE TIMELESS MIRROR.
✨ What is it the best tribute?
Have you attended any funeral? Perhaps we’ve all been there. The emotional TRIBUTES there always speaks volumes but l wondered what the HEAVENS might be saying silently about the departed ones. O yes, that matters most!
Reflection: Many FRIENDS but no JESUS… what’s the end?
“For what will it profit a man if he GAINS the WHOLE WORLD, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?”
Mk. 8:26-37.
Mark 8:26-37
26 And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town.
27 And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?
28 And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.
29 And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.
30 And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.
31 And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.
32 And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.
33 But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.
34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
35 For whosoever* will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.
36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Every RELATIONSHIP or FRIENDSHIP ends here, all profited nothing if it didn’t ADD GODLY VALUES to one’s lifetime, none can REDEEM SOULS. We can be sociable and GAINS ALL but never at the expense of JESUS!
The truth? The BEST TRIBUTE isn’t only what’s VISIBLE to man but essentially what only God can see- those SILENT VIRTUES and SERVICES to please God though it’s not recognized; notably, what the Heavens celebrate is REPENTANCE and GODLINESS… hope we gets it right!- Lk.15:7.
Passing away without accepting Jesus as your Savior…
According to traditional Christian theology, passing away without accepting Jesus Christ as Savior results in eternal separation from God, commonly defined as hell. Belief holds that salvation is exclusively through faith in Jesus, and there are no second chances for salvation after death. Judgment is based on accepting or rejecting this faith.
Key Perspectives and Consequences
- Eternal Separation: Those who do not accept Christ are considered to enter eternity without God’s mercy.
- Finality of Judgment: Death is seen as the final opportunity to accept salvation; post-mortem salvation is generally not considered possible.
- Judgment Based on Faith: While good deeds are encouraged, they are not sufficient for salvation; faith in Jesus is the determining factor for avoiding condemnation.
- Theological Views: This perspective is heavily rooted in scriptures, such as John 14:6, which states that no one comes to the Father except through Jesus, as detailed in.
Perspectives on Salvation and Afterlife
- The Role of Repentance: Repentance and accepting Christ are viewed as necessary to avoid eternal punishment.
- Theological Debate: Some believers, as seen in discussions on Reddit, raise questions about the nature of hell and the extent of God’s judgment.
- Hope vs. Reality: While families may hope for a loved one’s salvation, the doctrine emphasizes the importance of making this decision during one’s lifetime, as suggested on Facebook and in this [Reddit post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Christians/comments/1j6vtxd/how_to_cope_with_loved ones_who_pass_who_didnt/).
We’re blessed!🙌🙏🔥