Facing the End Without Fear Heaven awaits, and death is not the end, but the doorway to true life. October 21st, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

 

Facing the End Without Fear

Heaven awaits, and death is not the end, but the doorway to true life.

October 21st, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

For Christians, the thought of death can be a source of peace rather than fear. Death is not a loss but a transition into eternal life with God. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "The best moment of a Christian's life is his last one," because it brings us closest to heaven. Similarly, John Bunyan described death as merely a passage from "a prison into a palace."

The apostle Paul affirms this in Philippians 1:23, saying that "to depart and be with Christ is far better." These biblical truths provide comfort when we face the inevitability of death. For believers, this life is but a temporary stop on the way to our true home.

The Bible reminds us that we are "strangers and exiles on the earth" (Hebrews 11:13), longing for a better country a heavenly one, where God has prepared a city for us. Abraham's life as a nomad reflected this truth. He trusted in God's promise of a homeland that was not of this world. Like him, we are called to hold our lives here lightly, knowing that what awaits us is far more glorious.

Death may seem final, but for those in Christ, it is merely the start of our true life. The worries and pains of this world will be left behind, and we will be freed from sin, sorrow, and suffering. In the new heavens and earth, there will be no more death, for "the former things have passed away" (Revelation 21:4).

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The Danger of Loving Money Money, when loved, leads to spiritual ruin even for the most religious. October 21st, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

 

The Danger of Loving Money

Money, when loved, leads to spiritual ruin even for the most religious.

October 21st, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

The love of money is not just a problem for the wealthy or secular; it affects even those who are religious and devoted. Scripture warns that "the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil" (1 Timothy 6:10). Jesus exposed this in the lives of Pharisees, the rich young ruler, and even Judas. The problem lies not in wealth itself but in a heart that treasures material things more than God.

Jesus’ teaching in Luke 16:13 makes it clear that one cannot serve both God and money. The Pharisees, though outwardly righteous, were lovers of money and thus far from God. Their greed corrupted their spirituality, turning them into hypocrites. Similarly, the rich young ruler loved his wealth more than eternal life. Despite his outward obedience, he couldn't part with his possessions, showing where his heart truly lay.

Judas serves as a stark example of how deep the love of money can lead to betrayal. Though he preached and performed miracles in Jesus’ name, his heart was filled with greed. His love for money ultimately led him to betray Christ for thirty pieces of silver.

The antidote to this dangerous love is to treasure Christ above all. Like Paul, who learned to be content whether in plenty or want (Philippians 4:11-13), we must find our ultimate satisfaction in knowing Christ. When we value Christ above wealth, we gain true contentment and freedom from the grip of greed.

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