What Will Hell Be Like?
Posted: Sunday, August 09, 2009
by Renee Kimberly Root
Ring of Fire Evangelistic Ministry
The closest I have ever come to even thinking about what Hell would be like was when I spent the night in the hospital with my mother after she had gall bladder surgery. I spent the night to make sure my mother was not in pain and properly cared for. Unfortunately, her room mate had a broken hip and was not scheduled for surgery until the next morning. I could see this ladies daughter found it an inconvenience to be bothered by her mother. She came in long enough to sign the papers and then left. I suggested to her that maybe she should stay but she felt that was the hospital staff's job and she needed her rest. That poor woman screamed in pain and torment the whole night. My mom slept peacefully and her pain was controlled but I thought that night would never end. I went to the nurse's station several times and complained but nothing changed.
This is as close I want to know how torment or Hell might be. Even, though I was not in pain nor was my mother the constant screaming from pain by the woman kept me on edge and because I am compassionate to others I felt helpless to help her. I wonder if that daughter had forgotten how much her mother probably did for her for example staying up when she was sick and comforting her. I remember the sacrifices my mother made for me especially when I was sick. So, it was my duty and privilege to care for her when she was sick, had surgery and finally when she developed lymphoma cancer. I cared for and was the only one who was with her when she drew her last breath and the Lord sent the angels to carry her home.
So, the point I am trying to make is the pain here on earth does not compare to the pain and suffering that will last forever in eternity and there will be so much suffering and discomfort I cannot even imagine it or describe it. The story of the "Rich Man and Lazarus" gives an idea of how awful Hell will be.
Luke 16:19-31 (New International Version)
The Rich Man and Lazarus
19"There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21and longing to eat what fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.
22"The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried. 23In hell,[a] where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. 24So he called to him, 'Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.'
25"But Abraham replied, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. 26And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.'
27"He answered, 'Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my father's house, 28for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.'
29"Abraham replied, 'They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.'
30" 'No, father Abraham,' he said, 'but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.'
31"He said to him, 'If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.' "
This is also shown in II Peter 2:4 that God did not spare angels when they sinned they were sent to Hell.
2 Peter 2:4 (New International Version)
4For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them into gloomy dungeons to be held for judgment;
Revelation 20:10 shows that torment will continue day and night for eternity. I am hoping that by writing this that you will open your heart to the Lord and will ask Jesus into your heart and to forgive you of your sins and wrongs. Then, find a ministry that will baptize you and live a life pleasing to the Lord. I would not want anyone to miss the opportunity to spend eternity with the Lord. The Lord gives everyone a free choice and so only you can choose whom you will serve Choose The Lord and spend eternity in Heaven and have peace for eternity or Choose Satan and spend eternity in Hell for eternal torment.
Revelation 20:10 (New International Version)
10And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)"So, the point I am trying to make is the pain here on earth does not compare to the pain and suffering that will last forever in eternity and there will be so much suffering and discomfort I cannot even imagine it or describe it."
Rev. Kimberly, a point well-taken and agreed upon. I do not want to find out what hell will be like. In all honesty, the heat would get to me. I left Florida because of the heat. I often tell people as I'm entering an establishment, "There's no way I'm going to hell because I can't take our summer heat!" It always present an opportunity to witness. I'm thankful for air conditioners and everything that makes them work.
And then, as you've mentioned, there's torment, so much more than the heat to consider!
Yes, ma'am. I'll pass. I always enjoy reading the holy scriptures. This was a very good article. Thank you!
Blessings,
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