In this at first seemingly cryptic saying by Jesus,
it is easy to miss the consequences of
infractions that all lead to JUDGEMENT.
The Greek word for JUDGEMENT is our modern-day word
'CRISIS' which is defined as
“times of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger”
and in each of these scenarios Jesus warns of
the possibility of receiving judgement which ends
in the ultimate crisis of hell.
Of note here is Jesus’ last statement of those
that arrogantly call others 'You Fool'
and it is those in particular in their hubris -
in completely discounting and degrading the message
of judgement - that are themselves the ones unwittingly standing
at the intersection of foolishness and judgement.
Friend, Jesus warned of this often discounted and dismissed idea
of hell more than any other topic, NOT out of fear,
but out of love and care for all. His hearts desire is
that none go down the street of judgement that leads to
eternal death but instead to follow Him on the true street
that leads to eternal life.
What signpost are you currently standing under?
The sign of the CROSS
-or-
The signpost of JUDGEMENT?
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