Revelation 21:8 (ESV) — 8 But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the
detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and
all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur,
which is the second death.”
NOTE: It does seem
surprising that God describes those destined for the lake of fire as cowardly.
The Greek word, deilos, is translated
well. It means, fearful, timid or cowardly. But being a coward isn't a sin. So,
what is God's point? I think God is saying that a person who has refused his
grace is a coward. He has emotionally insulated himself from the truth. He
doesn't want to know truth. He is scared to find out that he has lived his life
wrong. He is fearful of finding God because he does not want to believe in God.
He wants to be his own God and so he ignores the truth. He is fearful of being
wrong.
PRAYER: Father, open
our eyes to the logical consistency, the scientific facts, and the undeniable
truth of the gospel. Show men their lies. Open their eyes. May your Holy Spirit
convince them of sin, of the existence of true righteousness, and of an upcoming
judgment for all men's sin.
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