Thoughts in Hell

Read Luke 16:19-31

27 “He answered, ‘Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my father’s house, 28 for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’

What are people in hell going to be thinking about? Every so often one will hear someone talking about the chance of going to hell. Often they know they are not living right, but take comfort in the fact that they can reminisce about the glory days of pleasure and self-indulgence. Or they find comfort in the idea that their partners in sin will all be with them. They might say something like; I would rather be in hell with people that know how to have fun, than in paradise with church people. Many have a misconception about Hell. The scriptures never describe it as a place where sinners go to party together. This passage from Luke gives warning to anyone thinking they will find any comfort in Hell. What will one’s thoughts be like in Hell? Hell is a place for punishment of sin. It is also a place where there is not a drop of God’s mercy, grace, or goodness. God’s character will best be seen in hell through his wrath and justice, in contrast to His goodness and grace one spurned while alive on earth. Enjoy any pleasures now, for in hell there will be no enjoyment of them. God is the author and giver of pleasure, and it is only because of his grace, mercy, and patience that we enjoy it now. Hell is the place of ultimate regret and sorrow. Those there will wish like Lazarus that they could trade all earthly pleasures to be a poor church person. They will sorrow for those they know on earth that are chasing after the pleasure and comforts they once sought. They will desire to please God, but without grace and mercy will eternally be unable. Why would anyone want to consider such a depressing thought life? Think about it now briefly, rather than later eternally. Turn to Christ for He is the only lasting pleasure, and the only real comforter. Whether Christian or non-Christian, everyone wants to live a life where they have no regrets. Only those in Christ, will truly have no regrets. Refuse to consider these things now, in order that you may chase after pleasure, and you will regret it for all eternity.