Feb 29, 2004 12:40
If Peter, the apostle who OPENLY denied Jesus 3 times, even after told he was going to do it, after seeing the miracles, seeing Jesus and His work first hand, can still get into heaven, then why are you guys condemning so many people. You do not know what is in their hearts. I'm not saying at ALL you shouldn't try to follow Christ, of course you should, but if God weren't a merciful God, NONE of us would get to heaven. You are not better than the sinner you condemn. I promise, we all have sins and they are ALL EQUAL. Do what you can, love God and follow Him to the best of your ability. However, you do not deserve the kingdom of heaven anymore than another person. None of us deserve to go to heaven. But, Jesus made it where we have a chance to go. God is merciful and loving, and if you truly believe that, then you know that you don't deserve heaven more than another. If He isn't merciful, we are all lost. Please don't forget that guys. We're all stuggling and are there to help each other, not hurt. I realize this sounds awfully redundant, however, some of you need it drilled into your heads, me being one of them at times.
Disagree as you will, this is what I feel in my heart.