Are You terrified of eternal punishment?

The realities of eternal damnation, eternal hell, and eternal punishment are frightening and disturbing. But it is good that we might, indeed, be terrified. While this may sound grim, there is good news. God loves us ( John 3:16) and wants us to be saved from hell ( 2 Peter 3:9 ).

Are We terrified of eternal hell?

The realities of eternal damnation, eternal hell, and eternal punishment are frightening and disturbing. But it is good that we might, indeed, be terrified.

What is GOD’s punishment for sin?

God is an eternal and infinite Being ( Psalm 90:2 ). As a result, all sin requires an eternal punishment. God’s holy, perfect, and infinite character has been offended by our sin. Although to our finite minds our sin is limited in time, to God—who is outside of time—the sin He hates goes on and on.

What will the guilt of sin produce?

The guilt of sin will produce shame and everlasting self-hatred. The rich man knew that eternal punishment for a lifetime of sins is justified and deserved.

Will there ever be an end to suffering?

No, all that endless suffering would cause would be the pain of certain people. At best, all that endless suffering will do will make some of the people who suffered at the hands of people who were bad in their finite lives feel a bit of satisfaction for getting revenge. But it won’t stop the fact that their suffering did occur.

Is it morally wrong to want people to suffer?

To be wrathful and actively want people to suffer is considered morally wrong in most religious beliefs. But even without making appeals to religions, one should not want endless suffering simply because it doesn’t help anybody. All endless suffering for some people would do would make bad people suffer, with no chance to reform.