Everyone Dies Twice
I recently heard some one quote, “Everyone dies twice, first when they
die (assume heart stops, breathing stops, etc.), second when the last person who
remembers them dies.” This reminds when
someone told me that we all live on in the memories of our loved ones and those
lives we have touched. It is partially this thought that leads people to put up
plaques in memory of people.
But I like the first statement.
Now I would change it to “Most people die twice.” First, we die to sin in our baptism as we are
crucified with Christ Jesus and raised to new life. Second, we physically suffer the death of
body and soul being separated until re-united in the Resurrection. But this works for those who are baptized or
come to faith.
Otherwise, first, you die physically suffering the death of body and soul
being separated until re-united in the Resurrection. Second, you die eternally paying the debt for
every last sin you have ever committed (and possibly eternally for being
sinful).
Now there is potential again for people in either category not to die
physically because Christ returns before this death occurs. Come Lord Jesus and Come quickly. Thank you.
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