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Why should we need to dear for our soul?

I hear a lot of people telling me that I should. Do you honestly believe that a loving god would put us on this earth with the intent that we should live our short lives in perpetual fear?

Update:

Um, that should be "FEAR for our soul..." Yeah, typos...

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  • 8 years ago
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    Did that work when you were a kid?

    "Dad, I know I stole Billy's bike, but you said you love me. So, don't punish me."

    We don't get to define God. Would a good judge let off a man for murder, just because the judge is a loving judge? That judge must have a desire for justice. He must follow the laws set up for his court.

    Have you ever stolen anything? Even a small thing? What does that make you? A thief.

    Have you ever lied to anyone about anything? Of course you have. Now you are guilty of lying.

    Have you ever used God's name in vain? Probably.

    These are just 3 of the ten commandments.

    If a just God were to judge you today, would you be guilty?

    If so, then you should "fear for your soul".

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    A loving God would warn you. But you don't take warnings.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    WHO SAID GOD WAS LOVING?!

  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    and they say satan was the evil one!

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