Robert J Samples wrote:
Have you ever wondered why you are compelled to do something you know is wrong, even though you may be caught, and there will be a penalty, fine, or both? Have you stopped to think about the author or instigator of those dangerous impulses? Could they possibly be planted in your mind by the Prince of Darkness?
In ancient times, Satan and God debated the difference in ‘right’ and ‘wrong’! Satan was found guilty of attempting to usurp the Glory and Honor due to God only. Finally, Satan was so insistent on sharing the powers, that due to his craving the honors and powers due God alone, God banished him and his coworkers out of Heaven, and they were sent to Earth.
At one time, as recorded in Job, Satan and God had a conversation about Job’s love of God. Satan maintained that if God stopped being so good to Job, and would let Satan test Job, he would curse God to his face! God was so confident in Job’s faith; that he allowed Satan to test Job to determine whether Job would turn against God.
On Earth, Satan had almost unlimited power. God allowed him to give Job some very painful tests to determine whether he would still believe in God even when he was painfully tested. In the end, Job passed the tests.
Though Satan was defeated by Job’s faith, it did not change Satan’ mind about the rest of humanity.
Due to the sinful nature of mankind, somehow or another the only way the debt of sin could be paid was for the Son of God to be cruelly sacrificed on the cross. And it happened, the Lord God agreed to this final cruel test.
Now, in the privacy of their own lair, not one of the demonic crowds believed that God would allow such a brutal and serious test to take place. How could a merciful God allow his Son to come to Earth, live, and be killed on the cross? Even if it would defeat the wishes and hope of the Demonic world, none believed it would ever take place.
Why would an all merciful, all-knowing God allow his only Son to be cruelly treated and hung on a cross to die as painful death as could be imagined? To the surprise of all, that is exactly what God allowed to happen! And how could Jesus, knowing what was to happen, accept it?
Regardless of your age, education or family, everyone will be held accountable. All those who reject God’s plan will face a final judgement. Unbelievers will be turned over to Satan and his crew to do with as they please. All those who accept Christ’s offering of life for Eternity will be with him and all the redeemed. I am afraid that mankind cannot imagine what either Heaven or Hell will be like, but both will be for Eternity. If you have read this, it is up to you and your decision what will be your final destiny. Do not take this lightly or flippantly!
Everyone has a Holy Bible in English; it is time for you to begin cramming for your final examination! Just Sayin…RJS
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