Hell Bound? Says who???

[Esther]

I have noticed quite a bit of folks comfortable sending folks to hell with THEIR personal interpretation of the scriptures.

Some say one steppers are hell bound.
Some say three steppers are just as wrong.
Some say wearing red is the devils color...hell bound.

Just some examples of the years I see quite often.

My question is where does anyone feel they have the right to say anyone is going to hell? Has God told them someone was going to hell based on THEIR interpretations?

You may BELIEVE with all your heart you have the right interpretation AND according to YOUR interpretation that would send anyone to hell, for whatever reason you may have come up with.

But I would strongly urge you to leave hell bound to scriptures that are very clear in that regards.

Such as all liars will have their place in hell. That is Bible. Not someone's personal opinion of the matter.

It makes me very uncomfortable to see "Christians" sending other "Christians" to hell based on THEIR personal interpretations.

JMO

Does anyone else feel this way?

[rgcraig]

Yes Esther, I feel that way.

[Esther]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Yes Esther, I feel that way.

Thanks Renda. I consider you a very balance person.

I would hate to think I stand along in this thought.

[OneAccord]

Yep. I do. As Christians, our primary job is to reach the lost with the Gospel. Our number one concern should be to reach every lost soul with the Gospel. I have never been able to understand how we can honestly say we are concerned for lost souls when we are so busy consigning their souls to hell. And what is even more disturbing is the almost gleeful attitude of some who are doing the consigning.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by OneAccord

Yep. I do. As Christians, our primary job is to reach the lost with the Gospel. Our number one concern should be to reach every lost soul with the Gospel. I have never been able to understand how we can honestly say we are concerned for lost souls when we are so busy consigning their souls to hell. And what is even more disturbing is the almost gleeful attitude of some who are doing the consigning.

Then argue that they weren't gleeful, when it's right there in the posts with smilie being used. Very disappointed.

[ChristopherHall]

I feel that way too. I think it shows a high degree of spiritual immaturity. A mature Christian can present what they believe to be absolutely true, explain why and give supporting texts and interpretations. However, at the end of the discussion the salvation of our Christian friends and brethren is ultimately in God's hands.

That's my take on it.

[Esther]

Originally Posted by OneAccord

Yep. I do. As Christians, our primary job is to reach the lost with the Gospel. Our number one concern should be to reach every lost soul with the Gospel. I have never been able to understand how we can honestly say we are concerned for lost souls when we are so busy consigning their souls to hell. And what is even more disturbing is the almost gleeful attitude of some who are doing the consigning.

I know what you mean.

Although, I know there are also some that sincerely believe what they are saying.

I remember getting in trouble as a seven year old for telling my neighbor she was going to hell since she didn't have the Holy Ghost.

I was taught that and believed it, yet I didn't really understand it.

Many scriptures that I was "taught" the meaning of, I have studied out as an adult and realize the entire thought was not taken into consideration. Therefore, giving a wrong interpretation, in my opinion.

I have this personal agenda I was to know the whole TRUTH no matter if it is a tradition I have to break or a change that would be required to make in my life.

The Bible says if you do not have a LOVE for the TRUTH you will believe the lie.

I pray God give me a LOVE for the TRUTH!

I don't want to be deceived in any way. Not to do things I don't have to do, not not do things I should be doing.

I hope this makes sense as it is past my usual bedtime.

[Esther]

Originally Posted by ChristopherHall

I feel that way too. I think it shows a high degree of spiritual immaturity. A mature Christian can present what they believe to be absolutely true, explain why and give supporting texts and interpretations. However, at the end of the discussion the salvation of our Christian friends and brethren is ultimately in God's hands.

That's my take on it.

I agree with you here. I was once there and very immature, but thought I knew it all.

[OneAccord]

I remember a preacher who was confronted by a snuff dipper. The Dipper said, "Preacher, are you telling me that I'm going to hell for dippin' snuff!?!" The preacher said, No, sir, I'm not sayin' that at all. But you know, I'm afraid there might be an empty chair at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb if you don't stop usin' that stuff!"

[freeatlast]

I am in agreement here. Many of us do not have clue the danger we put ourselves in when we make such judgements.