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“Why Reject the Hope of an Afterlife?”

Thoughts for Today:

From the tone of Paul's words, it is clear he was amazed to hear there were some Corinthians who professed to be Christians, yet rejected the doctrine of the resurrection. This put those who believed this lie in an untenable position. They either had to believe in the resurrection of the dead, or they had to reject Jesus.

So why wouldn't a resurrection be appealing? Who would want to ignore the possibility of such a comforting truth to fill our lives with hope? Maybe it's because they feared punishment. If there was no resurrection, then there would be no judgment, no eternal damnation, and therefore no consequence (or reward) for our actions.

The same is true today. Anyone who rejects the idea of eternity can justify living by their own standards. They can do just as they want without fear of judgment by a higher authority. At least until they die and find out the truth!

Questions to Ponder:

Perhaps some of the Corinthians were afraid of the afterlife -- so they rejected it. Does eternity represent a new hope for you or fear of consequence? Is there an activity or behavior that you need to correct? Are you seeking the Lord's help? His will? His forgiveness?

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Pocket Devotions are written by Mike Brooks. A retired businessman, he is Moderator of South Shores church, leads the Deacon Board, serves on the finance committee, and he teaches a Men's Bible study and the Men's Ministry. Mike has a passion for evangelical missions. He is the husband of Sherry; the father of Ryan, Natalie, Krissy, Rebecca, and Amanda; the father-in-law of Ariel; and the grandfather of Conner and Christian.