Think about it!

You are traveling  down a path it is pleasant and peaceful. You are able to enjoy the sights and sounds of life along with the beauty of God's creation by just taking time to observe. The path ahead is  bright and offers much of that which you have already enjoyed but then you come to a door. The door is appealing but off to the side and closed. There is a sign which states those who open this door will travel a new path. It will either be a path that is similar to that which you have already experienced in your life journey or it will lead to a different life. A life that is foggy where things are all shades of grey with no clear contrast and the final result the destruction of your life both now and for all eternity. However the choice is yours to continue on a path toward the promised blessings of God  by trusting Him and living a separated life or to change course by taking a new path. What will you do? Many have advised that the new path will be similar with no major changes since God would want you to be allowed to do things your way. Few advise to not leave the straight path you are on and to trust God and live to a higher standard. But the choice remains yours, what will you do? The current path is clearly the safest but you think surly God will not mind your changing and if you are wrong will forgive you anyway.
Now what would you do if it was a physical choice?  Stay on safe path or change to a path that will either be similar or result in your death. Most would say that only a crazy person would chose to change course. So what then is the difference between the physical and the spiritual decision. Think about it!  
   

The answer is...

What is the person called who has someone else provide them free food?
What is the person called who has someone else provide them free housing?
What is the person called who has someone else provide them free medical care?
What is the person called who has someone else provide them free transportation?
What is the person called who has someone else provide for them free electricity?
What is the person called who has someone else provide them free clothing?
What is the person called who has someone else provide them free heating oil?
What is the person called who has someone else provide them free education?
What is the person called who has someone else provide them free childcare?
What is the person called who has someone else provide them free phone?
What is the person called who has someone else provide them free police protection?
What is the person called who has someone else provide them free trash pickup?
What is the person called who has someone else provide them spending money?
What is the person called who has someone else provide them free library use?
What is the person called who has someone else provide them free legal representation?
What is the person called who has someone else provide them free insurance?
What is the person called who has someone else provide them free admission to parks?
What is the person called who has someone else provide them...? you get the idea.

The answer is.....
Some would say a taxpayer, but if a person is paying all of the taxes imposed on the citizens then whatever they do get is not free to them.
Some would say a child since they are dependent on their family for just about everything, but that does not cover for when the person is an adult.
The only correct answer is a slave, for whenever someone is dependent as an adult on someone else or the government to provide for their needs they are no more than a slave.
But you say they are not wearing chains and are free to make decisions and travel about and do not have to perform any work as slaves normally would. Let us consider that argument by looking at slaves from history of the USA.
The slaves had on more than invisible bonds as they did not wear chains. They too were permitted to marry and have children. They were allowed to travel into town, buy things, attend church services and some masters allowed them to grow extra crops to sell on small pieces of land provided for that use.  They could purchase items with any money they were given or managed to earn in their free time. Slaves were required to work unless too young or old to so since the master and their family also worked if able. Currently the government is not requiring work for taking care of those who they have enslaved but the government as master has control and that can be changed whenever the master decides to do so.
Now you say some do not receive things totally free only partial so at reduced rates/cost.  Then what you have is a partial slave that the government is enticing to surrender into becoming a complete slave. Currently in USA and European countries it is still possible to escape but it is not easy. It is a hard choice for most to make since they have willingly been enslaved so long and have come to accept someone else making decisions for them.    
Are you free or are you a slave?
This carries over into the spiritual side also for those who live in sin are slaves to sin.  Freedom only comes from realizing that one is a slave and acceptance of the payment for freedom offered by God through faith and acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord. Then the power is given by God to break the invisible bonds of sin controlling your life and make you free.
 

 

Risen

Hanged on a tree until dead for the sin of the world. Buried in a borrowed tomb. Three days later vacated the borrowed tomb when He arose from the dead. He is alive having paid our sin debt and conquered death so that we might have forgiveness from sin with eternal life. Jesus Christ is alive whether you accept it or not. The key thing is are you willing to accept the payment and allow Him to change you from the inside out. The choice is yours and your eternal destiny is at stake. Chose well for there is no higher price for making the wrong decision.
He lives!

Time is not on our side

History shows that with acceptance of career politicians in democratic nations the government has expanded and political power has become concentrated into the hands of elites. Free market principals which permitted average citizens to advance their economic conditions gave way to ever increasing government control and higher taxes to pay for the increasing social programs and government departments to run them. The citizens have grown dependent on the government to provide for them rather than taking personal responsibility and depending only on God.  Laws have been passed to take more and more of our freedoms, financial resources, and independence until personal intuitive has been restrained . The main hook to insure there would be no escape was the institution of national health care. This locks the people in to a perceived total dependence on the government for birth to the grave care and allows the elite to control who gets what level of care, i.e. playing "god". Taxation becomes locked in and the progressives in firm control not only government but the people. Few notice and even fewer care that they have allowed themselves to be chained to government service. Today once great nations are decaying from within due to spiritual apathy, moral relativism, high rates of unemployment, excessive taxation and thanks to the socialist programs,(other than for the connected social elites) just one short step ahead of mutually shared poverty.
In spite of this democratic nations continue to elect leaders who are intent on following the socialist model. People have discovered that they can vote in those who will take from others(taxes) and use the money to benefit them. With each new social program and government funded project, comes an increased tax burden, with staggering national debt. Too many are unaware that debt is simply the mortgaging of the future for immediate gratification. The cost of each spent borrowed dollar is another freedom lost, as with all debt there comes the enviable day it must be repaid. When the default comes there is no filing for bankruptcy protection only the prospect of runaway inflation, and eventual collapse of world economy. We have traveled far down the road of no return, the progressives know the one thing to insure no return was for the USA to implement National Health Care. Once that happens America would become as weak and ineffective as the nations of Europe (this has been passed in the USA and there is small window of time before it is locked into place). Social medicine, high unemployment will lock once independent citizens into complete dependence on the government from the cradle to the grave. "Freedom" will be controlled by the social elites who believe they are wiser than the lowly citizens. The Bible instructs us to pray for those in authority and for the nations who have elected leaders there is no one to blame, not only have we not prayed but we actually voted in those who are enslaving us. Our people must repent and turn to God for His help before it is to late.Time is not on our side. Pray for personal and national repentance that God might intervene before it is to late.

Targeted for destruction

There still exist some groups of people considered by many to be extremely dangerous to the current culture. Therefore they have been targeted for ridicule, character assassination, marginalized, physical intimidation, and assault. Their ideas and speech must be eliminated or at the very least suppressed to private thought not to be shared  with anyone at any time. These horrible individuals making up these groups have many similar beliefs that they live their lives by. Let us look at some of the worst that they accept as true and makes them a problem.
*They actually believe we were created by God rather than evolving  by chance or random circumstance.
*They believe that God has set standards He expects us to live by.
*That homosexuality is perversion and a lifestyle choice that will bring judgment on nations who embrace it.
*That abortion is simply the murder of a human being for convenience.
*That all rights come from God not government.
*That people are responsible for their own decisions not society.
*That children can be taught to exercise self-control.
*That teenagers should not be encouraged to experiment with sex, drugs or other destructive behavior.
*That adults should be expected to honor their commitments and be held accountable for failure to do so.
*That the sexual exploitation of girls and women is absolutely wrong period in any form.
*That learning from history in order to avoid making the same mistakes is necessary.
*That living in a manner that puts the well being of others equal to or above self is to be desired.
*That all children deserve a good education and should be removed from failing schools.
*That open discussion and free speech should be encouraged not silenced.
*That the government should not be forcing people to buy certain products or give up their beliefs.
*In the USA they belief that the Constitution is the law of the land and government rights are limited thereby.
*That judges are not to make laws but to uphold them with true justice.
*That real love is sharing truth not hiding it. 
*That God is the final Judge and all will face him when they die.
*That conservative principles that have proven true should be used as a guide for decision making.

Well you get the idea as to why the "gay" promoters, elitist, progressives, media, labor unions, socialist, and liberal attack groups are bend on wiping out those who dare to disagree with their agenda.  

But they do not realize that it is written that whatsoever you sow you will reap and those who dig pits for others will fall in it at the end.
If you are one who has been silenced because you have been targeted, be silent no more but speak up and force them to have to confront truth. Never forget that God in fact is the only judge that you need to be concerned about and He has provided a way to escape the final judgement for sin.

Some thoughts

A person who supports Abortion has not discovered the value of life.

You will learn more by being a good listener than by being a good talker.

A sense of humor is good defense against stress.

Saving faith is the core of liberty, there is no True liberty without it.

You may experience many defeats but you must choose to be defeated.

Two ways to live life, one as if there is no God. The second is that God is the final judge.

A life lived serving others is a life that will be remembered.

Learn from yesterday, live today so there are no regrets tomorrow. Seek each day to grow in faith.

The way to accomplish anything is to turn your talk into action.

Troubles wear us down but overcoming them makes us stronger.

Never give up.

War on Truth continues

Many do not want to accept what is written in the Bible for several reasons including not thinking it applies to modern times.  Some parts of the Bible is God providing a history of His working with man and then showing His plan for now as well as that which is to come. If studied with precept upon precept and not parts pulled from whole then understanding is obtained(with God helping). The Gay activist would have everyone believe that homosexuality is determined by birth rather than choice. Therefore anytime a homosexual admits that they chose to be "gay" they are attacked by the activist for telling the truth. The activist know that if the truth is spread it will under mind their agenda. They have already succeeded in winning preferred status in different levels of government in democratic nations. Their destructive lifestyle must now be supported by general population. One of the high cost areas is HIV/Aids in which there are only 2 ways to get, the first is from someone who has it already, and the original introduction into society thru homosexual activity which is where the new variations come from today.(This little detail is usually covered up due to political correctness). Therefore the war on the Bible and those who repeat its warnings of homosexual activity simply being sin that will bring the judgement of God on those nations who allow its practice. Remember just because we do not like a fact does not change its truth. HIV/Aids is the only disease that can be wiped out in one generation by just stopping all homosexual activity and isolating and treating those that currently have the virus. Not an acceptable idea today, so many more will contract the virus and die as result. The nations who accept that which God condemns should not be surprised when moral and economic decline end up engulfing their nation. What an enlightened time in which we live. Men just call darkness light and keep stumbling around. I am one who believes that truth is always true and we must speak the truth even when not popular. So the choice is to accept what God says in the Bible or deny it and accept what those who attack it for their own agendas think. I choose that which has stood the test of time over the darkness of those who deceive themselves. What about you?

Are you content

What or who do you allow to control whether you are happy when things get rough or just seemingly out of control circumstances come your way. Most believe they are unhappy because of the actions or attitudes of those around them. The failure to be happy may be seen by some due to hard financial times, the failure to find good steady employment. For others not being popular and having a lot of friends or party invites is the result of their hard or tough breaks in life. To others it is the failure of their spouse, boy or girl friend to meet their expectations that is cause of unhappiness. Not making enough money or having the right job title is source of unhappiness for many. For a lot of people they could be happy if ... they had the right job, larger  bank account, different spouse, connected friends, perfect boyfriend or girlfriend, larger home in better neighborhood, expensive new automobile, and rich parents. Some would choose to have no problems, no debt, being able to afford any thing they wanted, vacations around the world, or just a vacation home at the beach. Now you might find something listed that you think would ensure your happiness now and over time, however if you look around or read the news you will find that those who are super rich, famous, hold positions of prestige or power have lots of problems and are usually unhappy insecure people. So lets consider the basics.  Being happy long term is not the result of ones circumstances, it has to be something else. When you find someone who is truly a happy person you have found someone who has decided to be content with what they have regardless of their circumstances. It is when we learn to be content with what we have rather than dwelling on what we do not have, that we can obtain happiness regardless of our circumstances. The path to true happiness lies in a personal relationship with God through His son Jesus the Christ who paid the price for our sins. Those who accept by faith His plan for our life will be blessed now and forever. Make study of the Bible and time of prayer the 1st part of your day and you will find the path to real happiness.  

Before the end

When your time on this earth is done and you have breathed your last breath how will you be remembered? Will the people you have met along the way have fond memories of their interactions with you?  Maybe they will not even remember you at all or even worst just think another self-centered person has died.  How about your family will they be able to reflect on your life and feel blessed that you were a part of their family. What about your friends will they be saddened that someone who cared so much for others would no longer be a part of their lives. Or would they hardly remember you at all because you were just another leech who was always looking out for yourself. Co-workers and neighbors from over the years would they stop to reflect on a life well lived or have trouble coming up with any kind thoughts or memories of you. As you go through this life have you given any thought to the end or better yet does your words and actions reflect that you have.
If you have not prepared for the end you have an even bigger problem looming when you take that final breath on this earth. God who created you and provided you many opportunities to be a blessing to others and serve Him will be your final judge. God has made a way for all to receive forgiveness of sin and be given a new heart mindset that we might be found faithful to our true purpose. Have you accepted or rejected the forgiveness of sin through His son Jesus the Christ?  The answer to this question will determine how you are remember and where you will spend eternity. The time to prepare for the end is now, are you prepared?

Spin or simple lies

Ever wonder how people can respond to a question or issue without answering the question or actually addressing the issue. When someone points out that the response was not on point or spin they simply say that the questioner did not understand the complexity or something similar thereto. It should be an insult when someone tries to evade answering and attempts to cover their deliberate evasion. However we now have a lazy weak minded society that is unable to analysis information, therefore they do not even realize they are being deceived. When someone does not have the ability or intelligence to figure out they are being lied to then it can not be expected that they can make informed decisions. They therefore are not able to counter the distortions and smoke being proffered by liberals or those in the progressive movement. The reason for the lies and distortion is those whose ideas can not stand up to the test of truth or history must resort to deception knowing that those in the media agree and will not expose them. Their cohorts in the government school systems have taught the lies and distorted the facts to a whole generation, so they are now unable to think critically. When a lie is repeated over and over all too often it becomes excepted as fact although it is still a lie. Those who do not find the truth and stand up for that truth will fall for anything. Take a hard look at your society and you will see the basis for this adage.  No examples have been listed to reflect what is being referred to because the truth is actually pretty simple. Those who need the examples are not yet ready to  understand and those who are ready do not need the examples because they have already sensed that the truth is being distorted. This is to encourage the latter group to find the truth and then stand up for the truth no matter what, the former group must first decide they want to see and put in the work required to discover the  truth. Once you see then stand up and make a difference!

Darkness or Light

Seems like darkness is the choice in the USA and for many all around the world. This darkness is far worse than any virus or even poverty. People have chosen to walk in darkness for so long that their senses have grown so weak even to the point verging on complete nonsense. Light continues to shine but in these dark times too many refuse to believe that the light aimed in their direction is intended to show them the path of life. They would rather deny that the light even exist. When they think about the light it hurts their egos making them uncomfortable and even angry. Acceptance of the light requires change on their part so many would rather allow their dim senses to fail rather than think about the light and the need to change. There is always a way that seems right to people but the end of it always leads to destruction. It is written ..that light came into the world and men love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil. Light reproves those whose deeds are to serve their own interest and selfish lust. Those who look for the light of God will find a desire to come to the light to insure their deeds are honoring to God. Their is a way out of the darkness into the light, find the book that contains the formula to receive light for life. That book is the Bible. Read carefully, and I suggest you start with the 21 chapters of John and expand from there. May you have faith to receive light not only for this life but for eternity.

What about 2012

As 2011 ends and 2012 starts, take time to reflect on the past year from where you started 2011 and where you are now. Do you like the progress made and are you a better person today?  The answer to these 2 questions will let you know what you need to address if you want a better answer when 2012 ends(assuming you are still living come 12-31-12). To have a blessed year with good progress and be a better person add the following and you will be pleased with the results when 2012 closes and 2013 is starting.
Compare everything to the Word of God not to popular culture thought otherwise it is like building a home in quicksand. Avoid taking personal offense when scripture is the bases for a position that is contrary to what you have been taught by society. Any thought or position we have that is not based on the Bible is about as useful as a hole in the bottom of a boat.
Remember it is not all about you but about God who loves us so much He sent His son to die for our sins. His purpose for our life is for us to honor Him and be a channel of True Blessing to those we come into contact. Few will accept those who live by biblical truth but God does not require us to be popular but to be salt & light to those who walk in spiritual darkness. Remember darkness is an absence of Light and salt when applied is not always welcome. Don't look for an easy path but choose the straight one luminated by God Himself and 2012 will be your most Blessed year yet.
May God grant you wisdom and boldness as you seek His purpose for your life throughout 2012.

The reason for the season.

Recently I have watched spot interviews where children were asked what they knew about Christmas. It was sad to see that only 1 in 10 knew the  real reason. This would indicate that their parents also do not know the reason. Therefore I am providing the account of the birth of the Christ child which is the reason for the Christmas season.

1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

If you do not have a personal relationship with God through His son Jesus the Christ, I pray that you will do so in 2012 accepting his forgiveness for your sin.
 May you have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and blessed new year!

Need some help... check out the Bible

Need some peace and rest....Check out Matthew 11: 25-30 
Dealing with worry....Check out Matthew  6: 19-34
Kind of fearful or lonely....Check out Psalm 23: 1-6
Want peace of mind....Check out Philippians 4: 6-8
People letting you down....Check out Psalm 27: 1-14
Avoid being critical or bitter....Check out 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13
Feeling discouraged....Check out Psalm 34: 1-22
Think God does not know you....Check out Psalm 139: 1-24  
Need increased courage....Check out Joshua 1:1-9
Forgotten some blessings....Check out Psalm 103: 1-22   
Want some more joy....Check out Colossians 3: 12-17
Find real contentment....Check out Romans 12: 1-21
Know purpose of life....Check out Ecclesiastes 12: 12-14

Woe

Woe to the nations whose people are rebellious and morally polluted and oppresses those who seek to know God.  Woe to the places that will not obey the word of God, whose people do not want to receive correction nor put their trust in the LORD God and will not try to get close to God.  Woe to the nation whose leaders are as devouring lions and judges as hungry wolves, they rule for personal gain and pervert justice. Woe to the nation whose spiritual leaders and priest are insolent, treacherous people who profane the places of worship and twist the truth of God. The just Lord God is in the midst of the nations every day He sees the iniquity and that the unjust have no shame. God is removing His protection from those nations and their streets are full of violence, their financial structures have become desolate and the people spoiled and devoid of understanding. The nations continue to follow the same destructive path and will not acknowledge that it is God who provides true blessings for a nations people. God has removed His protection and allowed the natural course of events to unfold. Even so the people will not receive instruction and turn to God with repentance for rejecting His truth and living self-centered conceited lives. Great nations have risen and fallen based on the moral character of her people and still even with history filled with examples their is no repentance just the false hope that maybe this time will be different and judgement will pass. There are none so blind as those who will not learn from that which has already occurred. How blind is your nation? The answer will guide you in preparing for the hard times to come and reveal the urgency of your personal need to surrender to the will of God in your life. God loves you and His son Jesus the Christ died that you could have forgiveness of sin and a personal relationship with God.  Take action before the light has been withdrawn and darkness allowed to engulf your nation.

Preparing for Worship

I received an email containing the following regarding worship, may it challenge your thoughts.
Preparing for Worship!

Whether it is private or corporate worship, one’s heart needs to be prepared. Worship is the communication, or the response, of our spirit with the Spirit of God. It is when, for our heart of hearts, we rejoice in who He is.

The preparation of our heart is to open ourselves to Him, so that we are in position to receive a spiritual examination. The Psalmist spoke for all who truly wish to worship, when he said, “Search me, O God, and know my heart, try me…and see if there is any wicked way in me.” We position ourselves to receive this examination by praying for God to show us our heart. We don’t always know our heart, as well as we would like to think. It is easy to be self-deceived. As we honestly pray for this, we will soon see what things need to be dealt with in our life. There may be things for which we need to repent, and there may be other areas where we need to make a commitment to action.

For public worship preparation, we must determine to aggressively seek after the Lord through all the aspects of the worship service, from the prayers, to the singing, to the offering, to the sermon, and whatever else that transpires. Worship is connecting with God. We must plan to give Him our best, which includes our best attention, our best surrender, and our best commitment.

Looking for shared poverty

The news is full as of late with groups of people in several USA cities as well as other nations where they are demonstrating for various things. The interesting thing is that about the only thing they have in common is a failure to prepare themselves for success. They appear envious of those who have worked to prepare for the future rather than sit around feeling sorry for themselves waiting for government handouts. They are now upset that the government is not taking from those who have worked to get ahead and giving it to them fast enough. They crave violence,drugs and depravity while creating what could pass for a pig plantation wherever they gather.
The sad thing is that society has created so many lazy degenerates and continues to tolerate those who would destroy the economic structure that has permitted so many to succeed. It seems to be the goal of the protesters to kill the structure that allows success and hope so we can all decline into mutually shared poverty. It is written that those who will not work should not be assisted. Not following that wisdom will bring any culture down. Failure to acknowledge God will always reveal the foolishness of a society just before its collapse. There is a way of escape but it will take large scale repentance and people willing to confront the darkness of our day. Are you willing!

Do you?

Do you have a song of praise to God for his love, kindness and mercy?
Do you desire to live a blameless life before God at home and in public?
Do you refuse to be a part of low and vulgar things?
Do you abhor that which is dishonest and avoid those that desire to cheat or lie to get ahead?
Do you reject selfishness in yourself and in others?
Do you tolerate those who would gossip about others and slander them?
Do you permit yourself or those around you to put down others because they hold a different opinion?
Do you allow conceit or pride to engulf you?
Do you hold those who desire to serve God in high regard.
Do your close friends truly seek to please God with their life?
Do you work to protect yourself and home from the influence of those who want to do what is right in their own eyes?
Do you seek to be light even in dark times?
The answer to these questions will reflect whether you have a personal relationship with God through Jesus His son.

We have been warned

The Bible warns us that there is a way that seems right to mankind but the end of that way is death. The Bible states that everyone of us will give an account of themselves to God and it is appointed unto men once to die but after that is judgment because the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ. You may say I do not believe the Bible and therefore this is no issue for you, however it is written those that believe on Jesus are not condemned but those who do not believe are condemned already because they have not believed in the name of the only begotten son of God. Jesus told us that He was the way the truth the life and no one could come unto the Father but by Him.
Some wonder about the God who gave us the Bible and whether to acknowledge Him as God because of the Old Testament accounts of Judgment for sin including saving only Noah and his family from the flood and the destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. God shows Himself to be Holy and therefore sin must be judged and God demonstrated His Love for us in that while we are sinners He gave His son to die for our sins so that whosoever will could be saved form the penalty of sin. Some will still say what a harsh God but I say what a loving God who was willing to pay our sin debt so we could be free from the bondage and penalty of sin. God does not force Himself on us but has made a way for us to escape the punishment for our sin but allows us the choice. Now I say what kind of God would He be if He did not give us the facts and cover for us the ramifications of our choice. He warns us that we are condemned already if we do not accept Jesus as our Savior and tells us that we will spend eternity separated from Him in lake of fire with total darkness in weeping and gnashing of teeth where the worm does not die and the fire is not quenched. He also tells us of a place called Heaven that we will be allowed to enter for all eternity if we believe Him and accept His redemption plan of forgiveness of sin through the death and resurrection of His Son Jesus. Now we can believe or not the choice is truly ours as we get to decide. However if we reject God and His plan for our redemption for whatever reason/excuse we may find convenient we will have no one to blame but ourselves for where we spend eternity. Remember faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen and through faith we understand that everything that is was created by God so that things which are seen were not made of things that are visible. As for whether you have sinned or not remember even unbelief is sin as we are told to love the Lord God with all of our heart, soul and mind. This is the greatest commandment & the second is like it - we are to love our neighbor as ourselves.
Let those who are wise consider well the warning given and the necessary personal response needed that the warning given not have been in vain.

Law of the Harvest

When you plant corn do you expect to harvest potatoes or if you plant squash do you harvest watermelons. When you have planted apple tress you do not expect to get peaches. Of course you expect to harvest not only what you have planted but to harvest an amount far exceeding the seed that was planted. It is the law of the harvest. Other things work on this same principle. If you walk off a roof you expect to fall and be hurt. If you drive your car into a wall you expect the result to damage your car. If you do not go to classes and prepare for a test you should expect a poor grade. If you do not know how to swim and jump into deep water without a flotation device you should expect a big problem.
Likewise if you smoke you should not be surprised if you develop lung problems. If you consume intoxicating beverages you should not be surprised to become intoxicated and have to deal with a hangover. If you take drugs you should expect to increase your problems in life not reduce them. If you sleep with someone other than your spouse you should not be surprised when you end up with HIV or an STD.
It is the law of the harvest. that which you sow you will reap and the ratio will be many fold that which was sown. If you live a life committed to doing your own thing and that which seems right in your eyes you should not be surprised at the end result.
There is another consideration, those who chose to ignore the Word of God as He has given in the Bible should not be surprised at where they spend eternity. As in all things in this life for each action there is a consequence. As you live each day be mindful of the law of the harvest and you will not be surprised at harvest time.