If There Were No Heaven.......Katie's Response

If there were no Heaven or Hell would you still be a Christian?

If you are just joining me, this is the 8th of 10 responses I will be sharing in response to the above question.    Today, Katie of Katie Lloyd Photography will be answering the question.

Here were the parameters given to those whom I asked to respond:

Answer the question:

If there were no Heaven or Hell would you still be a Christian in 350 words or less.  Your answer should begin with one of the four choices below.

1. I absolutely would still be a Christian....
2. I think I would still be a Christian....
3. I'm not so sure....
4. I definitely would not still be a Christian.... 

Here are the answers shared thus far:

• Myself
• my husband, Sam
• Ashley of Ramblings and Photos
• Sandy of The View From Here
• Tim of Guitars and Theology
• Chrissy of DePirro Notes
• Warren of Family Fountain

Here are the remaining 10 you can expect to hear from:

• Laura of Storybook Reality and Wild Locusts and Honey
• Josh of Re-Everything

Katie wrote:

If there were no Heaven or Hell I think I would still be a Christian. I wish I could say without a shadow of a doubt I would still be one, but I am a sinner and sometimes that sin gets the upper hand. I've been tempted and given into that temptation more times than I care to admit. Without a heaven or hell to hold me eternally accountable for my actions, I think it would be easier to fold under pressure; to give in to those sinful whispers and nudges. And Satan is a charmer. He will whisper sweet nothings into your ear until he's coerced you into that sin. But in the end you're only left with guilt and shame. 

However, I also know what life is like with Christ at the helm and as my King. And it is AMAZING! He has taken my burdens and brought such peace to my soul. Jesus is also a charmer, but His sweet whispers are true and He will never leave me high and dry to fend for myself. He will never back me into a corner and tell me I'm not good enough. He died for me! He wrote His name on my sins and paid the price! And Heaven or not, I am a better person and my family is stronger when we put our trust in Christ.

"When I don't measure up to much in this life, I'm a treasure in the arms of Christ!" 


{Forgiven by Sanctus Real.}