Subj : You are all going to Hell
To   : Jeff Thiele
From : Lee Lofaso
Date : Fri Aug 26 2022 05:27:42

Hello Jeff,

 JT>>> "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than
 JT> for
 JT>>> rich
 JT>>> man to enter the kingdom of God." -- Jesus
 LL>> The quote, attributed to Jesus, is an allusion (or reference) to
 LL>> an opening in the wall surrounding the city of Jerusalem. This
 JT> opening
 LL>> is only large enough to allow a camel (without baggage) to enter into
 LL>> the city. In the gospel, it is used to express a religious truth, in
 LL>> a way most people of that time could easily understand.
 JT>>> Are rich men not welcome in Heaven?
 LL>> What can you take with you? Like the camel going through "the eye
 LL>> of the needle", it could carry no baggage.

 JT> Interesting point.

I ran across that tidbit of info in a book entitled "Humor of Christ"
by an author by the name of Phelps, while browsing at the local public
library. Not sure if that book is still on the shelves.

 JT>>> Might they be guilty of one of the seven deadly sins?

 LL>> Money is the root of all evil. Which explains why Jesus dressed
 LL>> in rags, and never worked a day in his life.

 JT> Technically, the love of money (or material wealth in general) is the root
 JT> of all evil.

True. Man cannot serve two masters, as noted by Jesus. And guess
which one most people choose?

 JT>>> The idea that too many sins keep one from Heaven, though, is
 JT> mostly
 JT>>> attributable to John of Patmos, the author of the Book of
 JT> Revelation.
 LL>> There is only one sin that can never be forgiven.

 JT> And that is?

Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is conscious and hardened opposition
to the truth. [1 Jn 5:6]

That is what is noted as being the unforgivable sin. [Mt 12:31]
Do note the following -
A word spoken against the Son of Man can be forgiven. [Mt 12:32]
But god damn you to hell if you blaspheme the Holy Spirit. [Mt 12:33]

Entire passage Mt 12:24-37.

 JT>>> It is in that book that the Judgment Day is discussed, and Jesus'
 JT>>> separating
 JT>>> the sheep from the goats, etc.
 LL>> Matthew 25.

 JT> Good point.

After being separated, where did they go?
They had to have been sent somewhere ...

For Life,
Lee

-- 
Love! Not hate! Makes America great!

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