The Gallup pollsters regularly conduct surveys about the religious beliefs of people in America. Some of the most interesting statistics have to do with the views of people regarding heaven and hell. Typical results are like these from a previous survey:
– Believe in heaven———————————– 78%
– Among those who believe in heaven, the percent that think they have a fair, good, or excellent chance of going there————– 94%
– Believe in hell—————————————– 60%
– Among those who believe in hell, the percent that think they might go there:
– probably will go———————————- 4%
– uncertain —————————————- 19 %
– little chance of going————————– 77%
These numbers are particularly interesting when viewed in light of what the Bible clearly teaches. Jesus said, “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it” (Matthew 7:13,14).
It is not difficult to see why so few are really committed to a diligent pursuit of Christianity – they simply don’t believe they need it – they’re going to heaven anyway! It’s time people began to wake up and realize that they are lost and doomed to hell unless they obey the Lord!
– by Greg Gwin