The absolute authority with which individuals speak as experts on these things are astounding and more often than not lead to arguments and opinions that are extremely hard to break away from or into to pursuade perhaps that there are other possibilities.
When we stray, (and we all have) "for all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God" it is easy for forget the original commands given to us by a God who knew our frame from the very beginning. Thou shalt have no other Gods before me, honor your father and mother, do not covet, steal, committ murder etc, etc. We become our own master and rule over and unruly flesh nature. There is nothing to tame the "tongue" and unruly member if the heart is sick. Slander, lies, backbiting and gossip are just a few of the characteristics of our nature. ONE thing and One thing only saves us from that......Jesus Christ.....who poured out his very life for all of us. Why am I so certain? Because I live it daily and for 30 plus years and still like Peter confessed..."away from me Lord, I am a sinner!" Praise be to God, he saves us from ourselves and redeems us and brings light instead of darkness. He reveals, opens, and increases our love. NOT only for ourselves but for others.
Now in regards to the consequences of a life lived without God or fear of him.....being cut off eternally from the one who can save you. Take the time while it is still called today, ask, seek, and knock, you will be surprised. But ask the right questions.......to the one who hears, all the time. As for those I have seen recently stripped of their natural love, affection and left empty from the ravages of life without a God...it was a famly.....member..............
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