07/12/2023 - THE SECOND DEATH

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But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. Revelation 21.8

Incredibly, some who call themselves Christians will suffer the second death, which will be eternal, with no chance of being commuted, because the sentence will never be reduced or even reformed (Matthew 7.21-23). It’s time to seek God’s mercy, but some people bribe the authorities so that the physical or moral evil they’ve done doesn’t embarrass them in front of their friends and acquaintances. One thing is certain: those who leave any wrongdoing to the judgment seat of Christ will see who the just Judge is!

From the harshness of the biblical statement, referring to various sinful acts, one can understand that they are an abomination in the eyes of the Most High. Why err, if we know what God says on the subject? Unfortunately, some people don’t reason or truly believe that one day they will come face to face with the Lord. So, what will they answer? The divine presence will make them say, loud and clear, everything they have done in secret. Mercy!

Because they fear the Word, those who have avoided such practices are called righteous and will therefore be with their heavenly Father. Even though they have experienced temptations similar to those that others have succumbed to, the righteous have never fallen prey to Satan and the demons. Those who follow the majority, in defiance of God’s holiness, have decided that this is what will happen to them after the Judgment: they will go to eternal damnation. Poor lives!

Never be led astray by the wicked, who will surely regret having imitated those who chose to defy the Lord by abusing His patience. Sadly, we recognize that there are those who subject themselves to the spirits of lies and now claim not to care about the consequences on the Day of Christ. Get ready now to live forever in the Kingdom of God, without indulging in filthy, disgusting sin. The Most High wants to forgive you!

Heaven’s warning needs to be taken seriously by anyone who wants to be saved. After the sentence, the condemned will not see Jesus. Eternal death, separation from the Lord, will be the fate of those who have not come to terms with him. However a person leaves this life, they will continue to exist in eternity. If they die redeemed by Christ, they will remain so, but if they die without having repented and confessed their sins, they will only be left with endless suffering. Turn to God!

Late repentance will never happen. The Holy Spirit, who produces it, will no longer act. Look at what happened in the case of Esau, who exchanged his birthright for a plate of food (Genesis 25:29-34). According to the Word, he sought repentance, but didn’t find it: For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears. (Hebrews 12.17). Repent!

Going to the lake of fire and brimstone must be avoided at all costs. There is no point in exchanging the heaven of light for darkness. If you leave it for later, you’ll find it’s too late. Confess to the Lord and be saved now. Do it!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares