Forgetting God leads to hell
Good morning, Church!
I'd like to start today with a light-hearted story. There was a young boy who was quite forgetful. His mother would constantly chide him about his forgetfulness. One day, she told him to go to the store to buy some eggs. She reminded him over and over again, "Remember, we need eggs. Don't forget the eggs!" But, by the time the boy got to the store, he forgot what he was supposed to buy. He stood there, scratching his head, and then remembered his mother's words, "Don't forget!" So, he came home with a memory game instead of the eggs!
Today, we are going to discuss a serious matter: "Forgetting God leads to Hell". Our guide verse is Deuteronomy 8:19, "If you ever forget the LORD your God and follow other gods and worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely be destroyed."
God has made it clear in His Word that to forget Him, to ignore His commandments, and to follow after other gods leads to destruction. We see this time and time again in the stories of the Bible.
Think of the Israelites. They were God's chosen people, delivered from slavery in Egypt by God's mighty hand, and yet they forgot Him. In Numbers 14:11, God says to Moses, "How long will these people treat me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the miraculous signs I have performed among them?" Because of their forgetfulness and disobedience, an entire generation was denied entrance to the Promised Land.
Remember the story of King Saul. He was chosen by God to lead Israel, but he forgot God's commands and followed his own desires. As a result, his reign ended in disaster, and God removed His blessing from him (1 Samuel 15:23).
Consider the rich man in Luke 16:19-31. He lived a life of luxury and ease, but he forgot God. He neglected the poor man Lazarus at his gate and failed to show mercy and kindness. In the end, he found himself in Hades, experiencing torment, while Lazarus was comforted in Abraham's bosom.
"Forgetting God leads to Hell" is not just about the literal place of torment. It's also about living in a state of spiritual desolation and separation from God's blessings here on earth. When we forget God, we abandon the source of all good things, and we set ourselves up for failure and disappointment.
Let's pray: "Dear Lord, we confess that too often, we are forgetful of Your grace and goodness. We become preoccupied with the concerns of this world and neglect our relationship with You. Forgive us, Lord. Help us to keep You at the center of our lives, to remember Your commandments, and to live in a way that honors You. In Jesus' name, Amen."
Brothers and sisters, let us not forget God in our lives. Let us keep Him in our hearts and minds, follow His commandments, and live a life that honors Him.
May God bless you all and keep you in His love and grace.
