God Will Never Send You To Hell

[@kathleenwharton2139]

God Delivers you from the Hell You put yourself in 😊❤

[@offTheLeftEye]

Great perspective, Kathleen!

[@seane.9937]

The only time in my life when I began feeling: gratitude, unconditional love, non judgement, unconditional forgiveness is when i left the church system and spent time with God every day in meditation and prayer. If you're relying on the church system to get your heart right it's not going to happen. Their hearts ( leadership) are dark and are hiding that fact from you with their christian words and entertainment. It's your responsibility to spend significant time with the holy spirit each day asking for truth.

[@marysunshine5587]

Opposite for me. I was in the occult for 30 years and Buddhism went back to a beautiful catholic church never felt closer to God and the people are amazing

[@sherrylewis5720f]

Amen!

[@seane.9937]

@@marysunshine5587 wonderful, but my point was practicing the four foundations of love that Yeshua taught us: unconditional forgiveness, gratitude, unconditional love, and non judgement. Those things are next to impossible unless you drop identification with your body mind complex and work towards opening your heart chakra. I know for a fact you will not experience those deeper spiritual truths in a Catholic system. You just will not. I love you and want the best for you. God's love and goodness always.

[@marysunshine5587]

@seane.9937 again ...I was into ALL that chakra stuff new age occult stuff and all the new age stuff your spewing for 30 years. its meant to keep you distracted . I seen the darkest in the new age and occult ,it's a hamster wheel ,when I came back to God and Jesus was when I felt all the deep true love and connection with God and Jesus🙏 not ALL the dark leaders have been in the Christian church some of the most evil things I've seen have been from witches new agers energy workers doing stuff in a ritual and more. I haven't experienced that back at the church . Chakra and all the new age n stuff that you speak of that I was doing for 30 years is a hamster wheel . I know I lived all that first hand. I was even a reiki teacher for five years. I'm 58 and been around the block in the "spiritual community " you're trying to school the wrong person. I've never been more connected to God's love and goodness than I am now. I'm done searching for the next book on chakra spinning ,the next healing seminar ect all the things the new age $ keeps you looking for, and keep you hooked , chasing the next big love release session in the mountains with a bunch of peace love & light hypies for $2000 ect. I'm not chasing and searching anymore. I'm here babe just because it didn't work for you does mean God does not guide some people back to their catholic roots ,stop being condescending and self righteous because here is were you DONT know better. & telling people they're wrong in their faith that brings them peace is not Godly or something I would ever do,it's self righteous and there's nothing of peace or love about that. You speak of reaching unconditional love maybe for your kids or mother but you are human and will never reach that especially all the time with a stranger your post back to me telling me Im worng is a example of that . but if thats a goal you will keep seeking out books senimars ect trying to have u nconditional love that may last a day but only god has eternal ever lasting love for us. This is more new age bs seek enlightnement and uncontional love FORVER ,the never ending dangling carrot .Deeper spiritual truths is new age jargon and buzz words and combined with your condescending tone theres no unconditional love here . Just allow people to be guided to god for whats right for them and resist telling them they are wrong because I can guarantee thats exactly the person you did not want to become. Since we are all imperfect humans and capable of sin we will bring corruption and darkness into churches groups ect it will always be something we will fight in this world.

[@seane.9937]

@@marysunshine5587 whatever. How can it be new age when the Eastern sadhus have been working with them for thousands of years. Stay in church. No judgement here. God bless. I didn't read your post

[@LadyPat-t2h]

I have never been able to square up a loving God with one that would cast people into hell. The thought that an all loving God will throw us into hell to suffer eternal torment simply does not make sense and it is a fear based tactic. It is more likely you will follow the example of Jesus when you are functioning from a state of Love rather than a state of fear. And if we ALL conducted ourselves from a state of LOVE this world would be a much different place. JUST IMAGINE THAT FOR A SECOND. If God's love is supposed to be perfect then His love should be even more amazing than the love I and others have for our children.~ thank you for your refreshing views, you guys have expanded my Faith and understanding in a way that makes so much sense.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts about this, LadyPat. Those fear-based images of God seem heartbreaking to me, too. I love thinking about a world where we all are acting from love. May we all work in that direction as much as we can! We're delighted that our channel has made a difference for good in your life -- thanks for being here!

[@rossmcguinn2256]

The concept of eternal, conscious torture Hell is the number one reason why I don't feel comfortable fully identifying as Christian. It's truly a baffling concept.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Baffling indeed, Ross. Swedenborg's version of hell is a bit different than the eternal, conscious torture model, actually based on a God of love, given our spiritual freedom to choose what we love. That seems hard to swallow, too, but sometimes you see folks who seem to love themselves more than ANYthing else, and would do ANYthing to keep themselves on the top of the heap. To me, that's a hell that people might want to choose.

[@CappieBG]

It is. The Bible does support Jesus returning and believers gaining immortality, the others die again after being punished accordingly. The eternal torture is only in one verse. There are a few verses that support Universalism, but I am not persuaded of it.

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@CappieBG It sounds like you take these things seriously and truly want to understand. Blessings as you weigh these ideas in your mind and heart.

[@kamidelfoe20558]

Love each other without prejudice and contribute to the balance of the world.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Now THAT sounds like a bit of heaven on earth, kamidelfoe!

[@thomasgontarz3372]

what do you think of Kamala Harris's policy calling for taxpayer funding for transgender prisoners? Discerning good and evil requires judgment, understanding, and foresight to form boundaries that act like helmets to protect your self and society.

[@matthewrode5920]

Thank you so much guys. Thank you Jesus. I'm grateful

[@offTheLeftEye]

Glad this felt helpful, Matthew!

[@Dalekzilla]

This is SO true. God does not send people to Hell. God does not make people ignore or demonize and malign the poor, the homeless, the migrant. People, many professing to be Christians, do that. And scripture says what they get for doing that (Matthew 25:32-46, Proverbs 22:22-23, Proverbs 14:31). And people choose to hoard wealth and praise the rich (Luke 6:24, Matthew 19:24).

[@joebiggs4387]

@@Dalekzilla Yes. Many of our “leaders” (US), are very wealthy.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Yes, Dalekzilla. PEOPLE do that, not God.

[@catalinafirefly4685]

I studied these concepts 25 years ago in an off-grid cabin in Alaska with a candle. Even then I was able to understand most of it thanks to the Holy Spirit and this great teacher.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Wow, catalinafirefly! So you're still appreciating these concepts?

[@Juan-hd8lh]

I just can't wait for my ego to disappear. It is my ego who dares me to jump into the abyss, and when I do it I find nothing but pain. Thanks to God, Jesus somehow and always comes to my rescue, but sometimes it feels like I got too close. May He reign forever..!!

[@offTheLeftEye]

A beautiful prayer, Juan. May God reign forever and ever!

[@selfproclaimednobody4614]

Well said. Same for me

[@catalinafirefly4685]

It's up to you! Ditch all your labels is a good start, then give-up all your stuff. Good luck!

[@Juan-hd8lh]

@catalinafirefly4685 Even the ego needs to accomplish it's function, complete it's mission. Not for that the experience is less painful, or maybe just a bit.

[@catalinafirefly4685]

​@@Juan-hd8lhIt's a gradual letting-go but has to be started and done. I'm at bare bones, alone in a foreign country and have never been so free and feliz!

[@LaneS89]

I attended Rob Bell's church, Mars Hill Bible Church, for 10 years. The people of Grand Rapids threatened Rob and his family. Shame on Grand Rapids. Shame on Fundamentalists. Rob taught us about Bible Stories like the Ark story,...he also taught us about the Epic of Gilgamesh. Rob encouraged people like me to increase our understanding. Thank you!!! Rob's influence led me to people like; Bart Ehrman, Michael Heiser and Curtis Childs.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Increasing understanding sounds like a great goal, Lane. Sounds like a fascinating path, and it's cool that it led you here! Blessings on your continued journey!

[@kellymarie8685]

So glad to see that Curtis and Dr. Jonathan Rose are back together again. I always look forward to these episodes.

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad you find them inspiring, kellymarie. We're enjoying their reunion, too!

[@tfonstad]

Howard Storm relates that when he 'died', he ended up in a hell with people just like himself, a passionate atheist and narcissist. The crowd took enormous delight in tearing his body to shreds ... and then Jesus came to rescue him. Howard's experience was life-changing; he went to seminary and became a Christian pastor. I highly recommend his book "My Descent Into Death: A Second Chance at Life".

[@joebiggs4387]

@@tfonstad YES!! I’ve recommended that book several times myself. It changed my faith forever. I know of at least one person who got back to me and said it changed their’s as well. That’s nice to hear.

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

Birds of a father flock together..... he was vibrating at a very low level, he had no love at the time.

[@ludvigeklof9422]

Why would atheists take delight in tearing a man apart though? That doesn’t make sense, they’re not serial killers lol

[@joebiggs4387]

@@ludvigeklof9422 Separated from God, there is no love. Only cruelty and unimaginable hate. No compassion whatsoever. These souls are there for eternity and their enjoyment is making other souls suffer intensely and without compassion! That’s in Howard’s case.

[@carolynnorton9552]

@@ludvigeklof9422 It's only my experience, but my interaction with atheists has had a common theme: they attempt to tear me to pieces by calling me all kinds of filthy names, and try sophistry and twisted logic to hurt and belittle me; it doesn't work. I have no idea why somebody else's thinking, ideas and faith are so important to them. Two people in my neighborhood verbally attacked a Protestant pastor neighbor just because he said "God bless you" to somebody else. What business was that of theirs? People at work get attacked just for saying, "Have a blessed day." In my mind, I can understand the reasons for atheism. I cannot understand the reasons for attacking other people just because they publically admit they believe in God. In the afterlife, all that you feel and think on Earth becomes magnified in physical form. So, the hells have been created by the desires, actions, wills and thoughts of many selfish people who have spent a lifetime on Earth practicing evil intent. In the hells, all your emotions are magnified in physical form; thus, the fires of hell are the manifestation of all the hatred and anger felt by every individual through their lifetime on Earth. There is constant influence to do harm in the hells, or you will be torn to pieces. There is no interfering good influence like there is in our physical realm, only self-indulgent acts of every kind of mental, emotional, psycological and spiritual depravity.

[@LucasBright.]

"God Will Never Send You To Hell" The billions of people in hell: Well, this is awkward.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Our point is that we get to CHOOSE hell, or not, Lucas. If we prefer always being right, having control over others, using others for our own benefit, then hell is where we'll want to be. Those desires and priorities don't gibe with a heavenly life, and we wouldn't be comfortable in heaven.

[@davidkirby9438]

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[@CarmenMingoSampedro]

Congratulations on your job! You are doing incredible great work. My english could be a little weird, because I am from Spain...I have found the definite explanation of reality because of your shows on swedenborg and it is obvious that they come from your commitment with wisdom and goodness. Keep on talking on love and truth please, you have become part of our ( my brother and I ) spiritual family! Thank you

[@joebiggs4387]

@@CarmenMingoSampedro You understand English better than some Americans that I know. 😁

[@carolynnorton9552]

Hablas bien y bonito en ingles. No tengas cuidado. Te mando saludos desde Tejas.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Such a heartwarming comment, Carmen! We're delighted to have you in this "family," learning to grow spiritually and walking toward heaven together. Blessings to you and your brother in Spain -- or rather Texas, right? So happy these ideas are making a difference in your life!

[@carolynnorton9552]

@@offTheLeftEye I'm the one in Texas. 😁

[@CarmenMingoSampedro]

Greetings from Spain! Thank you all Carolyne, Joe and off the left eye for your answers, we feel at home! 😄

[@davidkirby9438]

thank you!! great show!

[@southernsaintmusic]

People should first realize that in order to "go" to Heaven or Hell for eternity, there is some part of which must be eternal. CHECK! Then realize that in the scope of eternity, there is no beginning; therefore eternity is already in a state if existence; SO, you MUST be in one of those two states of being (Heaven or Hell) CURRENTLY. You are either in Heaven right now, or you are in the proverbial "Hell". Someone very important in the Bible came to save us from repeating what can become an eternal karmic cycle. Love everyone because we are all part of the eternal, infinite, intelligent, loving creator.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Nice perspective, southernsaintmusic. Interesting point about eternity. I tend to think of "eternity" as having a starting point, but no end -- like each individual soul. I think of "infinity" as God alone, with no beginning and no end. But I don't know! I AM with you on the fact that we're either in a heaven mindset or a hell mindset at any given moment. And I'm with you on loving everyone!

[@aaronoliver9086]

Dad olympics 😂 This shows enthralls me, best programming out there, deep and good.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Haha, Aaron! So glad you're enjoying what we're doing here. The ideas are a blessing to us all, for sure!

[@4theLord1]

I tolerate you both very well! 💞

[@offTheLeftEye]

So nice to hear that, 4theLord.

[@Keyfer62]

Do you remember the sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” by Jonathan Edwards? It was required reading in high school in my day. I now see it as the wolves (evil spirits) trying to confuse the sheep (believers) to distance them from the Shepherd.

[@offTheLeftEye]

I don't remember that, Keyfer. But thanks for pointing it out. I think you're on to something with that interpretation!

[@tonymarzocco8962]

Thanks to Swedenborg i learned that hell is a CHOICE. My teachers have told me there are billions of souls in hell, but those who are there chose it. Now if you are not a literial Christian you could learn that there is purgatory, there is Heaven, and there is reincarnation. But all you have learned about a merciful God and a supportive Christ and Holy Spirit is true.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Yes, Tony, no one goes to hell by accident. It is a choice, over and over and over to put self above others, to embrace anger and revenge rather than healing and compassion.

[@justinaoake8186]

​@@offTheLeftEyeYou're a imbecile. By denying God you choose to go to hell. And absolutely and 💯 it's God who puts you there, forever.

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

Hell is lower vibrational people, think about it, most of us have one friend like that and its pure hell.​@@offTheLeftEye

[@GDJ619]

​@@offTheLeftEye 🤔 That’s still works righteousness just in a new form of a beast. There is no end to the patience and love. A good father understands that ignorance needs the right environment to mature and grow and therefore even if a person chooses to go to hell by, as you say, repeatedly choosing self over others, it’s an action born of ignorance, as a result of what came before. It’s a symptom of the problem, not the problem. What you haven’t pondered is that even when you choose others over self, it’s still choosing self. It’s just that your desires have matured to that point where the self wants for others. It’s still for you. What you’re describing is like unto a child, a toddler, saying “dad, I want to die” or “be the opposite gender” and the dad replying, welp it’s your choice dear child, here’s the knife. Who is at fault of the child’s death? The parent. But to cover it up he scapegoats and blames his child saying, no, no, it’s what they chose. And why would the father do that? Because he’s also ignorant. Perhaps your father is really the devil, the accuser. Understanding requires experience. We’re still learning and growing, individually, and collectively. The faith is that God is working all things together for good. So, no, heaven and hell only exist in ignorance, not truth. Forgive their ignorance. Fight for their goodness. Start with yourself. Jesus grants you the right to approach everything from an all knowing and loving father. And a father like that can endure anything, being patient and setting the right example for us to learn from, no matter how long it takes. But then again some do count God slow to fulfill his promise. Maybe you’ve lost faith. Maybe you never had it. Maybe you’ve never really heard the good news to begin with but have been allowed to “stumble” for the sake of survival and growth - so all of creation would be saved. Stop condemning ignorance to cover the ignorance within you. Look in the mirror of righteous judgment and see the face of your hypocrisy oppressing thee. Forgive their ignorance. Fight for their goodness. Start with yourself. Turns out, We’ve been good and growing all along. Do you believe in life or death? We’re in eternity already. Life only exists on the other side of death in ignorance, not truth, where you claim to be. No one lights a light to hide it away. Maybe the light in you is really darkness. Forgive their ignorance. Fight for their goodness. Start with yourself.

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@GDJ619 Thank you for your thoughtful comments GDJ. We do see things differently, and believe that loving others for their benefit, not our own, is the path to heaven,

[@Chinonye-sj5it1mt5w]

This is so interesting and captivating, Thank you for presenting God In more Clearer light.❤❤❤

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad you enjoyed it, Chinonye -- and look at those emojis!!!! Thanks for joining!

[@Chinonye-sj5it1mt5w]

@@offTheLeftEye you are welcome.

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@Chinonye-sj5it1mt5w Emojis are fun....

[@Evalah.444-93]

It was Rwanda in the 90’s. Thanks for the reminder 😢

[@offTheLeftEye]

A horrific time, Evalah. Prayers for healing....

[@heidrunlehmann1023]

I never knew what love feels like and emotional and physical pain and I feel jealous for not expierincing love and Joy and gratidude...and I suffer a lot begging God coming out of that state.

[@goat8477]

Birds of a feather... On earth as it is in heaven :-) Very elegant system.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Agreed, goat!

[@martinphilpott5373]

Wouldn't it be amazing if you could invite anyone to dinner from past or present. Imagine inviting Swedenborg to dinner in person. Imagine the chat.

[@D.N..]

I would invite Jesus to dinner,

[@offTheLeftEye]

Imagine, martin! I'd love to hear the perspective he has by now!

[@achildofthelight4725]

From a spring (mouth) flows living water..... We just happened to end up in the deep end fighting against the tide. 😊

[@offTheLeftEye]

May we find the flow of living water in the stream of Providence, achildofthelight!

[@johnsjourney4978]

You people are so lovely and good souls Cant wait to meet you in Heaven

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks for those kind words, johnsjourney. What a party it's gonna be!

[@annahunter2192]

Yay. Me too ❤

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@annahunter2192 The more the merrier Anna!

[@emvandevelde2007]

Thanks

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks so much for your contribution, emvandevelde! We appreciate your support in bringing these shows to our viewers!

[@Chinonye-sj5it1mt5w]

Thanks!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Wow, Chinonye -- thanks for your generous donation! You're helping us continue to do this work, so others can be uplifted by these ideas!

[@GDJ619]

While I appreciate the depth of thought here, the message falls short if it stops at defining Hell as merely the result of ‘personal choice.’ True understanding recognizes that ignorance, like a child’s missteps, demands compassion, not condemnation. A genuinely loving Father wouldn’t sit back, shrugging off a child’s suffering as their ‘choice’ to fall away. Instead, God’s love would be actively pulling every soul toward growth, healing, and truth, regardless of their current understanding. Heaven and Hell, in this light, aren’t ultimate destinations; they’re states of mind, rooted in our current ignorance or awareness. If we are to embody true faith, it demands that we stop condemning ignorance to justify our own hidden failures and biases. If God’s nature is truly love, then the call to forgive ignorance and fight for each other’s goodness isn’t optional-it’s essential. Let’s start with ourselves, and maybe we’ll finally hear the real Good News.

[@GDJ619]

The videos message claims to be Good News, but it’s rooted in fear and hidden criteria and agendas-a distorted gospel that says we’re inherently broken and deserving of punishment before we’re worthy of grace. True Good News doesn’t call us back from something lost, but calls us up from our original state of ignorance toward understanding. Ignorance isn’t a fall from grace; it’s the starting point, essential for our growth and survival. The real Good News isn’t about accepting darkness as light or condemning ourselves to be ‘saved.’ Instead, it meets us in our current state, offering understanding and growth without prerequisites of guilt or punishment. A truly loving God would reach into our evolving awareness with patience and compassion, guiding us into truth without fear or condemnation. Let’s move away from messages that sell salvation through accusation-they come not from Christ but from the accuser. True faith grows us into love and understanding, not fear disguised as divine authority.

[@annahunter2192]

Nice ❤

[@connieboylan9159]

Long time listener here..love your channel..great insights and food for thought..very uplifting..please kerp doing what you do best!ps yes even if you believe in a literal interpretationnof the bible. .how does one reconcile the thought that God is an all forgiving God..and that God is inly love...and still belief in the concept of sin and hell...i dont get it..i do believe in evil as existing in uninlightened and base level energy beings...and there has to be some accountability on some level..but im not sure how that plays out..perhaps it reconciles itself in the realm of soul lessons..ie we choose the lessons that our soul requires in order to evolve to higher realmst or frequencies..and we choose other souls ...even dark souls...to help us learn those lessons..ok thats my take for the day..heartfelt thanks again for sharing you knowledge and insights

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this, Connie. "Not sure how that plays out" is a great encapsulation. One thing I feel sure of is that the all-loving God, who cares about our spiritual freedom, and allows us to choose what aligns with what we love most of all, would never leave someone where they don't feel they belong. Thanks for the kind words -- we're delighted to know the ideas here feel inspiring and uplifting for you!

[@ninapearman]

Always interesting. Listening to this via podcast. I wonder if God had have given Jesus a sidekick, like a dog (god spelt backwards) much of the macabre within the bible would have been overlooked in favour of His little companion's adorable antics. God cast the evildoers into hell, but then Buster rolled over on command and played dead, mocking those who provoke God's wrath. Keep up the good work guys!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Well that's a new thought, Nina! Good old Buster! Thanks for the kind words!

[@celpabedn]

How can people lie to public and have a straight face on camera always surprises me!

[@offTheLeftEye]

You have a different idea about hell, celpabedn?

[@celpabedn]

@@offTheLeftEye How can you even know it exists? And do not tell me, a book told you so?

[@heidrunlehmann1023]

I had a hell expierience and know this is true but I want to be a good Person even if I feel bad Feelings...i am so afraid of death..I made so much bad and harmfull decisions casting me in the darkness and now beg for mercy from God. I hate myself and when God helps me to feel love I would only want to love and give love...JESUS please save me...

[@d-vision2426]

I hear people talk about how people in hell are BEGGING for a second chance. That is not true at all. People in hell want to be there.

[@offTheLeftEye]

I'm with you, d-vision. According to Swedenborg, we all choose the place of our eternal home. We go where we can BREATHE. No one will feel trapped in the wrong place. There is a "sorting" process we go through after our bodily death, where WE get to sort through our own beliefs and behaviors, and determine which ones truly reflect our inner heart, and which don't. God values our spiritual freedom more than anything else, says Swedenborg, and would never put us somewhere against our will.

[@Okmu434]

My question is since God still tries to save those who have chosen hell, is it then possible for one to be uplifted from hell? I mean if he realizes that it's what he loves that keeps him there and decides to let go of those evil loves. I have always had this notion that once man goes into heaven or hell, they can't descend to the lower or ascend to the higher anymore and that only those who are still in the world of spirits can still adjust or change fir the better. I would like to know if this is true or if not, what exactly goes on. Thank you for what you do on this channel ❤ Keep up the good work, God bless you

[@sharonbertolli339]

Hi there ❤❤❤❤

[@offTheLeftEye]

Hi Sharon!

[@bettyabote4229]

The choice is yours. If you align your thoughts and feelings with the hellish spirit you end up in hell

[@JamesDirette]

Says who?

[@offTheLeftEye]

That's how Swedenborg saw it, Betty!

[@Nodios-0]

I know that. The devil tried to scare us with hell, because he knows where hes going. The more you look into what the scripture actually says, the more you realize the lie.

[@danielbelteshazzar-mg7rb]

Hell,death,devil,all delusions that shall be burned in the Lake of Fire,which is also called Baptism in Spirit/Water and Fire/Word Ephesians 5:2 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water/Spirit by the word/Fire, The Word of God is the truth that shall burn all delusions and false believes.. = lies And the Truth shall set man free.. Jer 23: 29 “Is not My word like a fire?” says the LORD, “And like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad you're clear about this, Nodios!

[@KellysRainbow]

Is hell also on earth?

[@Annelie58]

I have wondered this as well. Some horrible things has happened to the innocent.

[@offTheLeftEye]

As Swedenborg puts it, KellysRainbow, earth is the middle ground between heaven and hell. Both heaven and hell flow into the mind of every human, and it is our job to choose between them. It does seem that many choose to go with the hellish influences, but MANY choose to go with the heavenly influences! Look for them! They are among us!

[@Simsane]

I believe there is a Hell but that it's not like many religions claim. On top of that, I do believe that those in Hell have definitely chosen to be there. I said this to a friend that got very upset until I explained what I meant by those in Hell chose it. I explained that they chose to lead evil lives. To not even try to follow the Ten Commandments or what Jesus said about loving God and loving your fellow mankind. That by choosing those lives here on earth, they are choosing to turn away from God and literally choosing to live in Hell once they have transitioned on to the next life. My friend thought about it then said she agreed and could understand what I meant. God doesn't WANT anyone to choose Hell but we have free will.

[@danielbelteshazzar-mg7rb]

Why would someone try to follow man made commandments? But than again,how do you know that you are now not in hell? Scripture say : They will be tormented day and night...Can you imagine ,you have day and night in hell? They will be separated from God? Do you hear Him every day? They shall gnash teeth and weep? Is there a continuous joy,happiness in this place? Or is it anger or sorrow? And to experience any joy people take all kind of substances,from alcohol to... And above all there is no escape,unless you hit the ground..

[@offTheLeftEye]

Right on, Simsane! Gotta hand it to your friend for being willing to reconsider her views.

[@pennyfricke8964]

I’m not seeing how to become a member 🧐

[@offTheLeftEye]

On my laptop, Penny (and maybe it's not the same on a phone???), there's a white "Join" button right under the title of the video, right under the video. See it?

[@coolbreezejoe44]

Very interesting Curtis thanks for the info again!

[@offTheLeftEye]

You're welcome, coolbreeze! Glad you found this video intriguing!

[@KellysRainbow]

So is hell the same as purgatory? Can prayers help those in purgatory?

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

Those on the other side love prayers. There is no purgatory but there is a rest area where people recover. You could say that's a purgatory but your not stuck there.

[@offTheLeftEye]

I believe that "purgatory" is a feature of Catholic doctrine, KellysRainbow, and I don't know the details about it. But from my vague knowledge, I might say that Swedenborg's "world of spirits" is more parallel with the concept of purgatory. The world of spirits is the first stop after death, where we go through a process of self-reflection, purification, and education, before we become clear about whether we want to choose heaven or hell. I would say that prayers for others -- as in, lifting up others into the Lord's love -- is always a loving and useful thing, but I don't know that OUR prayers can influence someone ELSE's spiritual path. What are your thoughts?

[@MorningstarGlory.]

I greatly edited my last 4 comments to add more information. So to see the whole comments, you would have to exit out of KZbin and than get back into KZbin and click on Newest Comments.

[@potatonuggs709]

Jesus says hell is weeping and gnashing of teeth. Sadness and anger. Also the kingdom of God is within you luke 17:21.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Both sound accurate to me, potatonuggs!

[@Joshua39-w7j]

I’ve always been under the impression that your final destination is based on your true repentance, and also your unrepentant choices. If you’ve truly repented, and you’ve done your best to live a moral life as an example of Christ then you’ll gain entrance to heaven, and be rewarded according to what you’ve done IN CHRIST. In other words, I think there are certain levels in HOW you’re rewarded. I believe this maybe the same concept with hell. If you’re unrepentant, and continue to reject, I think your level of punishment will be based what you did. I think some levels of punishment will be harsher than for others.

[@aussierob7177]

People go to hell by their own free choice.

[@oliviamaynard9372]

No one chooses to go to hell

[@offTheLeftEye]

That's what Swedenborg learned, aussierob!

[@aussierob7177]

@@oliviamaynard9372 Hell is the state of self-exclusion from God..

[@oliviamaynard9372]

@@aussierob7177 That makes no sense. This makes God be like the bully who beats you up and says look what you made me do

[@aussierob7177]

@@oliviamaynard9372 It makes no sense to you because you don't even know what hell is.

[@stephanieyeshuaislife7236]

What about Matthew 7:13-14?

[@offTheLeftEye]

Even there, Stephanie, it's presented as a CHOICE that WE make. God's not "throwing" anyone anywhere. This video isn't saying that there ISN'T a "hell" (though what that place is like we might find different), just that God isn't the one that sends us there.

[@yahiawaleed828]

I mean, life in general feels kind of too random and screwed up to be sent to hell for anything. I mean, there are many positions and situations that many people and other organisms on earth deal with and many of them are already terrible. If those people are finding difficulty in getting away, it would at least do them well to just be honest and admit that it is bad and that they want something else for a change and that's like the bare minimum.

[@delizzadavila3657]

So, I've seen you post vids about demons trying to influence our thoughts 💭 through negativity, etc. Are they in hell and is it their job to ruin our lives ..... Sorry for random question ⁉️

[@offTheLeftEye]

Yes, delizza -- those demons are inhabitants of hell. I wouldn't say it's their JOB, but it is what they LOVE to do, and it serves the purpose of providing an evil input, which the angels balance with good and loving input, and then we get to use our spiritual freedom to choose which "side" to go with. Does that make sense? And feel free to ask questions any time, under any video!

[@curiousmaster1970]

Where will The murderers and nonbelievers be at then?

[@siyabonganxumalo4574]

Straight to hell.

[@offTheLeftEye]

They chose to go to hell, curiousmaster. They would never be happy in heaven where people are full of love. Here is a playlist of videos about hell. studio.kzbin.infoPLgtFTXGqZdSncpNOKE2HvypghEOCCV2Q2/edit

[@joebiggs4387]

@@offTheLeftEye my gosh, those poor souls! The eternal torment. I can’t even imagine it.

[@steelgila]

Dodge City baby!

[@Jeff-yc2js]

Hell. They choose to murder and when they choose to murder they choose hell.

[@mach1gtx150]

I don't believe in Hell. I think the Romans added the concept of Hell and damnation put in by Emperor Constantine's Council of Nicea

[@offTheLeftEye]

You've got lots of company in that thought, Mach1!

[@AlisonMoore-o4d]

Hell is not eternal ... according to the data we have. We can only know that when we can look back from eternity. ;)

[@offTheLeftEye]

Great point, Alison! We'll see! One thing I feel sure of is that nobody will feel stuck in a place they don't belong..... But we shall see!

[@tiffinid8961]

Chiefs are on at 7:15. I'll have to catch you later :)

[@offTheLeftEye]

Got it, tiffinid. Did they win?

[@tiffinid8961]

@@offTheLeftEye Of course they won!! Undefeated so far in 5 games.

[@MorningstarGlory.]

Also I should note, this video DOES make logical and spiritual sence, I was just sharing Bible verses that I see as Literal and True of Gods Darker Nature. Since it seems Christianity today hardly focuses on the darker or scarier side of God, but lean much more towards Gods Love and Mercy and not reading these verses in church and not being fully honest with themselves about this aspect of Gods Nature. Coming across these Bible verses myself is badly traumatizing and a horrible experience that forced me into a. Spiritual awakening birthed out of trauma from figuring all this out all on my own with nobody at all to lean on. But 10 years later and I am not freaking out in anger against God anymore, now a place of complacency of not caring a turning a blind eye to gods darkness is of God himself. Satan helps one to see the Truth of Gods Darkness, since he is a part of the Knowledge and Wisdom of the Seeing of it. But only the Love and forgiveness and Mercy is All Anyone in the Universe and Existence really need and Want. In reality Healing can only fully take place if Hell does not exist anymore. God himself would have to destroy the Hell which is his own creation as Yahweh.

[@ROS14075]

What is your take on those who take the Mark of the Beast? Or is that in another video? Because those who take it are condemned to Hell according to some teachings... 🤔

[@offTheLeftEye]

Interested to know what you mean by "taking" the Mark of the Beast, ROS. But here's Curtis responding to some questions on that topic -- segments beginning at 29:40, and then 31:13. kzbin.infoLuB_eN5A-Lw

[@forestmcneir3325]

Well, if some of the dead choose hell, I guess it can't be all that bad.

[@offTheLeftEye]

When we are selfish and egotistical, we can experience hell, and I for one find it to be awful, Forestmcneir. People do choose bad things, unfortunately.

[@forestmcneir3325]

@@offTheLeftEye Most people's impreasion of HELL is fire and brimstone. Who, no matter how evil they might be, would choose that? So, my question was, if hell isn't fire and brimstone, what does Swedenborn say hell is, such that anyone might choose to go there?

[@ROS14075]

​@@forestmcneir3325 I guess it is on their consciousness

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@forestmcneir3325 There are people who choose selfishness over generosity. A lifetime of those choices is what created hell within us, and leads to choosing hell. Here is a playlist of videos about hell. studio.kzbin.infoPLgtFTXGqZdSncpNOKE2HvypghEOCCV2Q2/edit

[@forestmcneir3325]

@@offTheLeftEye The link didn't work. Error msg: "Something went wrong"

[@rossmcguinn2256]

36:38

[@offTheLeftEye]

That narcissistic view of God, Ross?

[@trommelbiel]

I have been a Christian for over 50 years and l love God but this notion that only humans can send themselves to hell is not accurate. Firstly nobody can hate God or love sin to the extent that he would prefer swimming inside a molten lava for all eternity. It is fair to say that we simply don't know why such a holy and righteous God decided to create hell. Because God dwells in eternity only he alone knows why a bad thought or the lust of the eyes could lead someone into everlasting hell. This over simplification of why God casts people into hell is unfair.

[@oliviamaynard9372]

No one goes to hell if Jesus really existed

[@offTheLeftEye]

The Swedenborgian take on Jesus's mission, olivia, on earth was that he restored spiritual freedom, by battling the hells in his physical form. That made it possible for humans to choose heaven, and not be overpowered by the powers of darkness. But they can still choose hell if they want! Who knows!

[@oliviamaynard9372]

@@offTheLeftEye Perhaps, but i don't believe that's true. I don't think the concept of eternal torture for finite offense rings true at all

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@oliviamaynard9372 It sounds like you truly embrace the idea of a merciful God, Olivia.

[@oliviamaynard9372]

@offTheLeftEye I try. Maybe it's just wishful thinking. Mostly I think we dont go to hell cause this is hell we just get used to it

[@daveyt978]

DANIEL N. M. I. TIPTON, THESE MEN ARE AS IGNORANT OF SCRIPTURE AS A INFANT !!!!! I LOVE MY ENEMY, MY IN-LAWS !!! I WANT THEM TO BE SAVED IF AT ALL POSSIBLE !!!! THAT IS LOVING THEM AS YAHUAH LOVES ME !!!!!!! IF THEY DO NOT ACCEPT THE TRUTH, IT IS THEM NOT ME THT SEDS THEM TO HELL NOR IS IT YAHUAH THE HEBREW GOD THAT SEDS/ PUTS THEM IN HELL !!!! AS IT IS OUR OWN DEEDS/ ACTIONS/SPEECH/ CHOICE, THAT SENDS US TO HELL !!!! THESE CATHOIC PEVERTERS OF TRUTH SENDS PEOPLE TO HELL WITH THEM !!!!!! BY TEACHING THEIR DECEITFUL DECEPTIONS !!!!!!!! THAT PEOPLE WILL BELIEVE OVER THE TRUTH !!!!!!

[@offTheLeftEye]

As you say, daveyt, "it is our own deeds/actions/speech/choice, that sends us to hell." So it is really our choice.

[@williamtolbert5011]

I DON'T KNOW WHAT GOD YOU SERVE OR WORSHIP, BUT ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE I READ WHICH IS THE KJV IN REVELATIONS IT MAKES IT PERTY PLAIN THAT THOSE WHOS NAME ARE NOT WROTE IN THE BOOK OF LIFE WILL BE THROWN INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE AND ICE. AND I WILL NOT ARGUE WITH THE GOD OF HEAVEN SINCE HE ANSWERS TO NO ONE ESPECIALLY A HUMAN. HIS JUDGEMENTS ARE ALWAYS RIGHTOUS. IN HIM IS NO SHADOW OF TURNING. HIS WAYS ARE NOT OUR WAYS. THANK GOD OR WE WOULD ALL BE GONE. WE ARE IN THE AGE OF GRACE WERE MERCY IS WHAT HE IS SHOWING TO THE WORLD AT LARGE. NOT JUDGEMENT AS OF YET. BUT IT IS ON THE WAY

[@offTheLeftEye]

We love the Bible, too, William, though perhaps have a different take on it. Blessings to you in what sounds like a very strong faith.

[@theodorefranklin2059]

Why dont you people just read what the bible says. Read John 3: 16. There is a difference between punishment and destruction.

[@offTheLeftEye]

I see the word "perish" in that verse, theodore. Tell me more about punishment and destruction.

[@jennifererby7266]

So nobody goes to hell at all

[@siyabonganxumalo4574]

Its lie. Live a responsible life with your fellow human beings, love them and do not harm them. To think that there is no accountability and you can kill and live irresponsibly is a LIE that will get many into hell.

[@offTheLeftEye]

People do choose hell, Jennifer but no one goes by mistake.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Yes live with honesty and respect, a good goal to live by slyabonganxumalo.

[@jennifererby7266]

@@offTheLeftEye I worried I was gonna go to hell lol

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@jennifererby7266 "He has shown you, oh man what is good, and what does the Lord require of you? But to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God." Micah 6. Not an overwhelming path, Jennifer.

[@johngammon963]

This is not a warning: Jesus died for us all, we are all saved if we accept the Truth in Christ. Anything else is false doctrine unless you want to create your own religion based on ego. The fact is, no works will get you into heaven, you have to accept Jesus as almighty God who died on the cross knowing no sin. The vast majority of you will be unable to deny Him once back in His holy presence, it will be the greatest day as we return home back to Father. God knows His own, not everyone will choose God with their open heart, God already knows everything.

[@oliviamaynard9372]

We dont have to do anything at all

[@offTheLeftEye]

We honor your very strong faith, John. The statement "no works will get you into heaven" makes me pause, though, given such scriptures as the following: God will repay everyone according to what they have done. To those who by patiently doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, he will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. There will be anguish and distress for everyone who does evil, the Jew first and also the Gentile; but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, the Jew first and also the Gentile. For God does not show favoritism. (Romans 2:6-11) "What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. . . . . But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” And he was called the friend of God. You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. -- James 2:14-24 Those who have my commandments and do them are the people who love me. I will love them and will manifest myself to them. I will come to them and make my home with them. (John 14:15-21, 23) My Father is glorified by your bearing much fruit. (John 15:8) Hearers of the law are not justified by God, but doers of the law are. (Romans 2:13; James 1:22) In the day of anger and just judgment, God will repay all according to their works. (Romans 2:5, 6) It is right for us all to appear before Christ's judgment seat, so that each of us may carry away what we have done through our body in regard to those things, whether good or evil. (2 Corinthians 5:10) The Son of Humankind is going to come in the glory of his Father. Then he will repay all according to their deeds. (Matthew 16:27) I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. The Spirit says that they will rest from their labors. Their works follow them." (Revelation 14:13) A book is opened, which is the book of life, and the dead are judged according to the things that are written in the book. All are judged according to their works. (Revelation 20:12, 13) Behold, I am coming quickly, and my reward is with me to give to all according to their work. (Revelation 22:12) Jehovah, whose eyes are open to all the ways of human beings, to give to them all according to their ways and according to the fruit of their works. (Jeremiah 32:19) I will bring judgment upon them according to their ways and will reward their works. (Hosea 4:9) The kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a nation bearing the fruits of it. (Matthew 21:43) Jehovah deals with us according to our ways and according to our works. (Zechariah 1:6) Every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. (Luke 3:9) In Matthew 25:31-44, Jesus makes clear that those who did not make efforts to help their fellow human beings cannot come into heaven. In Matthew 21:28-32, Jesus tells a parable of two sons. One son says that he will not follow his instructions, but then later does. The other son says that he will follow instructions, but then doesn’t do the work. Jesus teaches that the first son is the one who is doing the will of the Father. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. (Matthew 7:19, 20, 21) "Those who are sown in good earth are people who hear the Word and pay attention, and bear and produce fruit." When Jesus had said this he cried out, saying, "Those who have ears to hear must hear." (Matthew 13:39, 43) Jesus said, "My mother and my brothers and sisters are those who hear the Word of God and do it." (Luke 8:21) We know that God does not hear sinners, but if people worship God and do his will, he hears them. (John 9:31) If you know these things, you are happy if you do them. (John 13:17) Romans 2:12-16 But we have no need to convince you of anything. Blessings to you on your spiritual path!

[@siyabonganxumalo4574]

So Jesus lied? Ok.

[@offTheLeftEye]

I am not sure if you watched the video, slybongaxumala. People choose to go to hell.

[@siyabonganxumalo4574]

@@offTheLeftEye yes they choose, that's true but that does not mean that God cannot send people to hell. We need to be very careful when we teach people about God, your message should be clear and not create different interepretations to the listeners, some of your listeners can be young kids who can easily interpret your message differently.

[@ROS14075]

Christopher Sparkes has re-written the Bible " Keys of The Kingdom". He has been studying from the original Hebrew Scriptures over 27 years. He also says there is No Hell. God would not send you to Hell! He explains in detail. Paul Wallis also explains in his videos and books.

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@siyabonganxumalo4574 Thank you for that loving warning about young kids. We do try to wrap our messages in love and respect for people's freedom.

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@ROS14075 Thank you for sharing a resource that has meant a lot to you Our understanding is that hell is the environment for the greatest happiness possible for people who choose evil.

[@MorningstarGlory.]

I will bring more Biblical evidence here Mathew 10:26-28 KJV Jesus claims God destroys both Body and Soul. 26. Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. 27. What I tell you in darkness, Matthew 10:28 King James Version 28. And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Jesus Christ is like a Grim Reaper to Destroy Souls. Here in (REVELATION 14:13-16) KJV (KEY WORDS) TO PROVE THIS IS HAVING A (SHARP SICKLE) AND (REAP.) 13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. 14 And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a ((sharp sickle.)) 15 And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy ((sickle, and reap)): for the time is come for thee to ((reap)); for the ((harvest)) of the earth is ripe. (REVELATION 14:9-12 KJV) 9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, 10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be ((TORMENTED WITH FIRE AND BRIMSTONE)) in the (presence) of the (HOLY ANGELS) and in the presence of the ((LAMB)) The LAMB According to the Bible is Jesus Christ who is called, “The Lamb who was slain for our sins.” 11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name. 12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. (IF GOD IS OF LOVE AND FORGIVENESS, WHY THAN DOES HE CONTRADICT HIMSELF?) THE GNOSTICS CHRISTIANS BELIEVED THE gOD LOWER CASE g IN THE BIBLE AKA OLD TESTAMENT GOD IS ACTUALLY SATAN SAMAEL WHO IS ALSO CALLED YALDABAOTH AND SAKLAS IN THE ANCIENT NAG HAMMADI SCRIPTURES OLDER THAN THE BIBLE. THE GNOSTICS BELIEVE HE IS YAHWEH TODAY. THE TRUTH IS HE IS BOTH OF LIGHT AND DARKNESS, HE MAKES EVIL AS MUCH AS HE MAKES GOOD. HE MAKES BALANCE BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH, HE IS THE LIFE GIVER AND LIFE TAKER. Sometimes I ask myself if he Lost his Dam mind. There is studies done, where the Canaanite’s believed Yahweh is the Son of El Elyon the Most High God of Jesus Christ. The Yahweh God of Israel would be the one sending souls to hell, bringing plagues, and having children and families killed by Moses and Noah and King David among other prophets. But El Elyon is the One of Love and Salvation of Jesus Christ. It can get very confusing. All I know is that I Love Jesus Christ and he is the savior and Messiah.

[@fionalee3941]

Thanks

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks so much for donating, fionalee! It takes a village!