While we are on our journey in this earth, we come across many deceptive road signs that lead to hell. Naturally, you would be foolish to drive on any road that would take you to the edge of a dangerous precipice, even if it is scenic and adventurous. You would avoid an old and rickety bridge that runs across a rough, deep river.
'DANGER AHEAD ! DO NOT PROCEED !' -Would be the sign put out by a wise and well-meaning person at such places.
Proverbs 5:1-5 (NKJV)
1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom; Lend your ear to my understanding,
2 That you may preserve discretion, And your lips may keep knowledge.
3 For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey, And her mouth is smoother than oil;
4 But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.
5 Her feet go down to death, Her steps lay hold of hell.
Proverbs 9:13-18 (NKJV)
13 A foolish woman is clamorous; She is simple, and knows nothing.
14 For she sits at the door of her house, On a seat by the highest places of the city,
15 To call to those who pass by, Who go straight on their way:
16 "Whoever is simple, let him turn in here"; And as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,
17 "Stolen water is sweet, And bread eaten in secret is pleasant."
18 But he does not know that the dead are there, That her guests are in the depths of hell.
Just like a seductress wooing a young man, the devil diverts those who desire spiritual fulfillment. Any teaching that denies the reality of hell is a deception of the devil. Any worldly system or place that makes fun of hell is a manifestation of the work of the enemy. Anyone using the word 'hell' to give it the appearance that it is a harmless place, is giving a foothold for the enemy of our souls.
The crafty plan of the wicked one, the serpant of old, is not only to tell you lies about hell, but also to bring you into sinful ways that lead to hell.
Everyone born into this world walks the path of sin towards hell until he/she takes a turn towards God through Jesus Christ. This is the only path that leads to heaven. Heaven is a state of joyous bliss which cannot be compared to the delight of a delicious pizza when you are starving. Neither is hell like a succulent pizza that satisfies your hunger. Don't be decieved.
Beware! Hell is a real place of eternal torment. Turn into the path of life right now, before it is too late.
Proverbs 10:17 (NKJV)
17 He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray.
John 3:16 (NKJV)
16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
The Pathway to Hell
Have you ever lost your way, or rather, got lost in the way? You started off with confidence that you knew how to get to the place you desired to go, but somehow, you missed a turn or took a wrong turn.
Do you feel lost in life? Do you ask yourself who am I? What am I here for and where am I heading?
In fact all of us have been lost and have strayed from the path of life. The whole world lies under the sway of the Devil- the wicked one. Wickedness is the pathway to hell. Loving God and loving people in a Godly manner is righteousness that leads to heaven.
Right here and now you are at the crossroad. Hope is given to you as you encounter the cross of CHRIST. JESUS, through His suffering and death, has paid for your transport to the path of life, however far you may have deviated. Be saved today from eternal punishment in hell by accepting and following the LORD JESUS who is the living GOD.
1 John 5:19-20 (NKJV)
19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.
20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
Let us continually turn away from the broad streets and by-roads named fornication, filthiness, adultery, covetousness, hatred, lying, foolish talking, coarse-jesting, murder etc.
Sin is like a seductress
Proverbs 7:21-27 (NKJV)
21 With her enticing speech she caused him to yield, With her flattering lips she seduced him.
22 Immediately he went after her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks,
23 Till an arrow struck his liver. As a bird hastens to the snare, He did not know it would cost his life.
24 Now therefore, listen to me, my children; Pay attention to the words of my mouth:
25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways, Do not stray into her paths;
26 For she has cast down many wounded, And all who were slain by her were strong men.
27 Her house is the way to hell, Descending to the chambers of death.
Let us control ourselves and not miss the right turns into the narrow streets named selflessness, humility, fear of God and love. Let us whole heartedly take the by-road called 'service' to feed, clothe, and shelter the poor. Let us not forget to turn into Hospital Road to visit the sick and go downhill to Prison Street to visit those in captivity. Let us joyously travel on the highway of holiness with thanksgiving and praises to our LORD JESUS CHRIST.
As we bow low to worship Him and wait on Him, we will be relieved of every burden and find ourselves soaring high, as on eagle's wings. This is the way to heaven.
Ephesians 5:1-2 (NKJV)
1 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.
2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.
Isaiah 35:8-10 (NKJV)
8 A highway shall be there, and a road, And it shall be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean shall not pass over it, But it shall be for others. Whoever walks the road, although a fool, Shall not go astray.
9 No lion shall be there, Nor shall any ravenous beast go up on it; It shall not be found there. But the redeemed shall walk there,
10 And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, And come to Zion with singing, With everlasting joy on their heads. They shall obtain joy and gladness, And sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
Do you feel lost in life? Do you ask yourself who am I? What am I here for and where am I heading?
In fact all of us have been lost and have strayed from the path of life. The whole world lies under the sway of the Devil- the wicked one. Wickedness is the pathway to hell. Loving God and loving people in a Godly manner is righteousness that leads to heaven.
Right here and now you are at the crossroad. Hope is given to you as you encounter the cross of CHRIST. JESUS, through His suffering and death, has paid for your transport to the path of life, however far you may have deviated. Be saved today from eternal punishment in hell by accepting and following the LORD JESUS who is the living GOD.
1 John 5:19-20 (NKJV)
19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.
20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
Let us continually turn away from the broad streets and by-roads named fornication, filthiness, adultery, covetousness, hatred, lying, foolish talking, coarse-jesting, murder etc.
Sin is like a seductress
Proverbs 7:21-27 (NKJV)
21 With her enticing speech she caused him to yield, With her flattering lips she seduced him.
22 Immediately he went after her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks,
23 Till an arrow struck his liver. As a bird hastens to the snare, He did not know it would cost his life.
24 Now therefore, listen to me, my children; Pay attention to the words of my mouth:
25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways, Do not stray into her paths;
26 For she has cast down many wounded, And all who were slain by her were strong men.
27 Her house is the way to hell, Descending to the chambers of death.
Let us control ourselves and not miss the right turns into the narrow streets named selflessness, humility, fear of God and love. Let us whole heartedly take the by-road called 'service' to feed, clothe, and shelter the poor. Let us not forget to turn into Hospital Road to visit the sick and go downhill to Prison Street to visit those in captivity. Let us joyously travel on the highway of holiness with thanksgiving and praises to our LORD JESUS CHRIST.
As we bow low to worship Him and wait on Him, we will be relieved of every burden and find ourselves soaring high, as on eagle's wings. This is the way to heaven.
Ephesians 5:1-2 (NKJV)
1 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.
2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.
Isaiah 35:8-10 (NKJV)
8 A highway shall be there, and a road, And it shall be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean shall not pass over it, But it shall be for others. Whoever walks the road, although a fool, Shall not go astray.
9 No lion shall be there, Nor shall any ravenous beast go up on it; It shall not be found there. But the redeemed shall walk there,
10 And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, And come to Zion with singing, With everlasting joy on their heads. They shall obtain joy and gladness, And sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
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