God Honors Our Choice

God Honors Our Choice

We all have wandered away like sheep; each of us has gone his own way.

Isaiah 53:6

How could a loving God send people to hell?That’s a commonly asked question. The question itself reveals a couple of misconceptions.

First, God does not sendpeople to hell. He simply honors their choice. Hell is the ultimate expression of God’s high regard for the dignity of man. He has never forced us to choose him, even when that means we would choose hell. . . .

No, God does not “send” people to hell. Nor does he send peopleto hell. That is the second misconception.

The word “people” is neutral, implying innocence. Nowhere does Scripture teach that innocent people are condemned. People do not go to hell. Sinners do. The rebellious do. The self-centered do. So how could a loving God send people to hell? He doesn’t. He simply honors the choice of sinners.

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