Bible Question: Will we be happy in heaven knowing some family members are in hell. |
Bible Answer: How can Heaven be perfect if all of our loved ones are not there? 'When we arrive in Heaven, we will not have anything to complain about or be saddened by. Revelation 21:4 tells us, βHe will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.β For a detailed description of Heaven, see Revelation chapters 21-22. Once we arrive in Heaven, we will be glorified and perfect. Our hearts, attitudes, and thoughts will be completely in agreement with God (1 John 3:2). If some of our loved ones are not in Heaven, we will be in 100 percent complete agreement that they do not belong there β that they are condemned by their own refusal to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior (John 3:16; John 14:6). It is hard to understand this, but we will not be saddened by the lack of their presence. Our focus should not be on how we can enjoy Heaven without all of our loved ones there, but rather on how we can point our loved ones to faith in Christ β so that they will be there.' Related Topics: Will I be able to recognize my family members when I get to Heaven? What happens to people when they die? What happens at the resurrection? Are there different levels of heaven? Can people in heaven look down and see those of us who are still on the earth? How do I find comfort and peace when I have lost a loved one? ____________________ www.gotquestions.org/ Heaven-perfect.html |