Time is Running Out. Is Your House in Order?


              Two men that I knew in high school have passed away this year. One had a tragic motorcycle accident, and the other one lost a hard fight against leukemia. Being in our late 20’s, I’m sure neither person was expecting to lose their life, and it’s possible that they did not consider what happens after they are gone in terms of the possibility of an afterlife. Since we went to high school in small town Texas, one could assume both men were Christians (and commit the genetic fallacy while we were at it), but that is beside the point of this post.
Some of you may have put off the questions of what happens after we die, thinking that religion is for the old or that you will get to it tomorrow. The reality is that no one is guaranteed tomorrow, and that we should have our house in order asap. Have you considered the possibility of the existence of God and an afterlife? Have you considered the evidence for God?
You may have heard of Pascal’s wager, in which we describe the benefits and drawbacks of believing in God just on the merits, not truth. We can add on to this wager, in the fact that a decision must be made as soon as you have enough evidence, as we are not guaranteed tomorrow. I’m not saying that you can’t change your mind, but given the importance of your worldview and your ultimate destiny once your time on this Earth is done. If you don’t have enough evidence, or aren’t sure of your answer, I would suggest that you put the pursuit of the evidence and answers to your questions as soon as possible, because life is fragile and fleeting.
So not much of an apologetics post here, but I needed to process this for multiple personal, spiritual, and evangelical reasons. I hope that these stories and the loss of 2 great men would spur you to consider your own life and walk with God. I am more than happy to discuss any questions you may have. God bless and have a great rest of your day.

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