Ezekiel 33:11
Say to them, 'As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! Why will you die, O house of Israel?'
Ezekiel 18:32
For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and live!
Ever wondered why? Why the bible talks about the wicked perishing.. why will they die? Is God such a cruel person that he left us all to die?
No bros and sisters... these verses truly talk about how God wants everyone to live, He takes absolutely no pleasure in people dying... especially people who are in the wickedness.. in the valley of sin, and bonded by what they think is pleasure but brings no peace.... No God wants us all to live, live life to the fullest! Joy and peace, pleasure with love, compassion, kindness and all that is good =). God wants us to live life to the fullest thats why he said turn away, forsake all that is bad.. leave it behind and walk forward, don't dwell in sin which sounds feels like a nice thing at first then you realize how wrong you are then find it hard to come out... but Remember God never forsakes you, no, He will help you out, If we are willing and obedient you will eat the best of the land... so everything will go well =). here is some back up verses =)
John 3:16
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Isaiah 1:19
If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land;
John 10:10
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Job 2:3
The LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man fearing God and turning away from evil. And he still holds fast his integrity, although you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause."
(please put replace your name with job ;) )
1 Peter 3:11
" HE MUST TURN AWAY FROM EVIL AND DO GOOD;HE MUST SEEK PEACE AND PURSUE IT.
2 Timothy 2:22
Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Always remember, when your in the deepest valley, He is there , when your climbing a mountain, He's supporting you and with you. In the darkest night, He is your brightest light, and always remember, That He died, rose, suffered... and smiled, coz of you! =)
God bless ya,
-Chris