HOW FAR TO HELL?

How far is it to hell?” asked one of three half-drunk
young men who were stumbling along the boardwalk of a
popular beach resort. Shocked by their attitude, the
policeman replied, “Hell’s at the end of a life
without Christ, and you are closer than you think. You
should prepare to meet God.”
This was more than the carefree trio expected to hear,
so they turned and wandered away without further
comment. That night, the dead body of a young man was
discovered along the shore. The policeman recognized
him.

Years later, that same policeman, again on beach
patrol, was approached by a tourist. “You won’t
remember me, but I remember you,” he said as he shook
the officer’s hand. “Do you remember three drunken
guys, and one who asked how far it was to hell? You
said that hell was at the end of a life without
Christ. Do you remember what happened to that guy? He
drowned. I was with him that day. Your warning stuck
with me and led me to confess my sins to Jesus and
receive Him as my Savior. I’m so thankful God led you
to speak to me. He used your words, and saved me by
His grace.”

What encouragement for that policeman to hear that his
warning was not wasted! One man actually heard it, and
recognized his friend’s death as proof of what happens
when we don’t prepare to meet God.

If you’ve ever wondered how far it is to hell, this
message is for you. Please don’t end up like the young
man who didn’t listen. Instead, be like the one who
heard the warning, and accept Jesus as your Savior.
And do it right now! We can help you. Then write to
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