Go to Hell

Last night I was sitting up at about 11 o'clock and pondering the secrets of the universe. As I did so, this thought came to mind;

If America as a society is truly as "secular" or "godless" as it is portrayed to be, then why is a knowledge of the spiritual found in simple slang, catch phrases, and common curses?

Example: (Names have not been changed to protect the guilty)

Bill (the 19 year-old athiest) is driving down Highway 131 attempting to exit at 9th street. As he slowly merges onto the off-ramp, a man in a shiny, red sportscar speeds up next to him and promptly swerves over in front of him, and then slams on his brakes. Bill's eyes get large, his pulse quickens, his mind races. Words are beginning to come out of his mouth. What are they?

A) Go to Hell, you idiot!
B) Oh my God!
C) God Dammit!
D) All of the above, in succession.

Based on these popular phrases, one can draw a few conclusions about Bill. They are...

1) Bill has heard of a place called Hell where bad people go.
2) God exists and in some capacity can hear him.
3) God has power to do things on earth (in this case, damning someone)

Now if I have my theology correct, Bill is over three-fourths of the way to becoming a follower of Jesus. It would seem that even the most hardened athiest/agnostic/unbeliever has at least a rudimentary knowledge of God simply based on his language. As the Old Testament Proverb says, "Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.."

Assuming this proverb is also true, Bills heart may have an abundance of misplaced anger, but it also has a knowledge of the Father, and Jesus gave us a way to get back into fellowship with the Father through His death on the cross.

Are you that foul-mouthed athiest who needs redemption? Do you know someone who is? Please, don't delay because today could be your last day on earth and without Christ you will spend eternity in a place called Hell. With a humble heart, pray this prayer out loud:

Father God, I admit that I cannot save myself. I have sinned and am guilty. Today I accept Your Son, Jesus Christ as my savior. I submit my life to Him and I pledge to follow all of His teachings. Amen

Now tell someone about it and start reading your bible daily. find a church and grow in your faith. I am praying for you.

B