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THUS SAITH MOISHE ROSEN

..I too would prefer to believe that no one but the most evil would go to hell. In fact, if I had my preference, hell would probably consist of a moderate singeing until the punishee would say, “Alright, I am sorry I did it. I will be good.”
When we get right down to it, the thought of hell, taken seriously, is so terrifying that I would prefer not to believe in it at all. But the fact is that reality doesn’t exist according to my preferences, understanding, or design. Nor will my preferences save anyone from a Christless eternity. Only faith in Jesus can do that. I want to be used of God to lead others to that faith.
While I do not like the idea of hell, punishment, and the destiny of those who prefer to not accept Christ, I recognize one crucial thing. I am not in charge of reality. God is!
When it comes to preferences, it is important for us to know which choices are ours to make and which are not. True beliefs are not based on what we prefer, but on what is real. True hope is found in receiving what God promised to those who respond in faith. False hopes are born when we follow preferences that diverge from what God says. We can choose to believe His Word, or we can choose to believe what is most comfortable and comforting. But we cannot choose the consequences of our beliefs or unbelief.
Furthermore, I can’t possibly think of any kind of reality that would find a mere mortal like myself to be more merciful than an all-caring, all-loving God.
God’s sorrow over our sin is perfect. I don’t understand how His love and mercy are balanced with His righteousness and justice. But in knowing God, I trust Him. God is kind and not cruel. In His infinite wisdom, He does balance all.
Excerpt reprinted with permission from JEWS F