PONDER THIS

God does not create people in order to damn them. God does not create people in order to destroy them. God is a God of love. Now, if you think that God wants some to go to Hell, consider this Scripture, 1 Timothy 2:4. It speaks of God, “who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”

But you can harden your heart. The Bible warns against people being hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. Quoting Psalm 95:7-8, Hebrews 3:15 says, “Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” If you harden your heart against God, you will crystallize in your sin, and God’s judgment upon you will harden your heart even more. God hardened Pharaoh’s heart after Pharaoh first hardened his own heart against the Lord, and God destroyed Pharaoh. In the longsuffering of God and the warnings God sent to Pharaoh, Pharaoh would not accept those warnings. And he was made an example of God’s wrath. Remember this: God is going to get glory with those in Heaven, and God is going to get glory by judgment in those who go to Hell.

• How might you discern if you have hardened your heart against God?
• Is this hardening always total or can it happen in various aspects of our lives?

PRACTICE THIS

Read through Romans 9 today, asking God to open your eyes to see anywhere you might have hardened your heart against Him. Ask Him to help you repent and draw near to Him.

Predestined for Hell? Absolutely Not! | Part 2

Romans 9

Are some predestined for Hell? Absolutely not! In this message, Adrian Rogers provides biblical knowledge about the character and nature of God.

Share today’s message 

The Damage Immorality Causes

There is no sin that will do you more personal damage spiritually, mentally, and physically than immorality.

Share today’s Treasure