Some of us have found this testimony to be true.
A RESPONSE TO LOVE---
We know some people do not believe in God, or are indifferent about Him; but I suggest one would do well to think about this:
What would it hurt to believe that God is real, and as a loving and holy God He created the vast universe, this wondrous world and man ---and man then disobeyed God and fell in sin, as the Bible tells us? Man believes all kinds of things outside of the Bible without tangible proof, but the evidence of God is manifest everywhere, even in our conscience.
What would it hurt to believe that God set about to rescue and recover and restore His people; and in His great and matchless love as a Father, He paid the awful price of redemption for eternal blessing on the Cross of Christ, and offers it as a gift to whoever will care enough to respond and receive it? God's holy Word states this.
What would it hurt to believe God loves man (as He said in His Word)? Strangely, many people have no regard for our loving Creator and want their own ways and ideas in rebellion against Him.
What would it hurt to lay aside pride and acknowledge that one is sinful in thought and deed before a holy and righteous God ---because God says this is true?
What would it hurt to receive God's gift of eternal life in His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, who suffered and died to pay the price of redemption for our sins and rose again to assure us? We can then walk through life in the joy and power of His presence and care. This is not talking about a concept or ideology, but a true relationship---receiving the Person of Jesus Christ into one's heart by faith and thanksgiving; for there is no other way given for eternal salvation and blessings. Would that hurt one's pride?
What would it hurt if one finds after death the gospel message in the Holy Bible was in fact true (John 3:16), and that one has missed the heavenly blessing for eternity (note 1 Jn. 5:10-12)? Have you stopped to wonder if what you believe will hurt?
Faithful believers in Christ would not want you to be hurt, and God does not want you to be hurt, but there is no salvation after death. Believing the wrong thing may hurt for eternity when God judges sin and one is cast away with the world, and one's eternal soul is condemned forever as the Bible tells us. Think about it!
A RESPONSE TO LOVE---
WHAT WOULD IT HURT TO BELIEVE?
Commentary by R. DeWitt, 1/06
We know some people do not believe in God, or are indifferent about Him; but I suggest one would do well to think about this:
What would it hurt to believe that God is real, and as a loving and holy God He created the vast universe, this wondrous world and man ---and man then disobeyed God and fell in sin, as the Bible tells us? Man believes all kinds of things outside of the Bible without tangible proof, but the evidence of God is manifest everywhere, even in our conscience.
What would it hurt to believe that God set about to rescue and recover and restore His people; and in His great and matchless love as a Father, He paid the awful price of redemption for eternal blessing on the Cross of Christ, and offers it as a gift to whoever will care enough to respond and receive it? God's holy Word states this.
What would it hurt to believe God loves man (as He said in His Word)? Strangely, many people have no regard for our loving Creator and want their own ways and ideas in rebellion against Him.
What would it hurt to lay aside pride and acknowledge that one is sinful in thought and deed before a holy and righteous God ---because God says this is true?
What would it hurt to receive God's gift of eternal life in His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, who suffered and died to pay the price of redemption for our sins and rose again to assure us? We can then walk through life in the joy and power of His presence and care. This is not talking about a concept or ideology, but a true relationship---receiving the Person of Jesus Christ into one's heart by faith and thanksgiving; for there is no other way given for eternal salvation and blessings. Would that hurt one's pride?
What would it hurt if one finds after death the gospel message in the Holy Bible was in fact true (John 3:16), and that one has missed the heavenly blessing for eternity (note 1 Jn. 5:10-12)? Have you stopped to wonder if what you believe will hurt?
Faithful believers in Christ would not want you to be hurt, and God does not want you to be hurt, but there is no salvation after death. Believing the wrong thing may hurt for eternity when God judges sin and one is cast away with the world, and one's eternal soul is condemned forever as the Bible tells us. Think about it!
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