In the currently running Korean drama "Oh, My Geum Bi," a child is diagnosed with a terminal disease. While in the hospital, she asks "what will happen when I die?" There seems to be a general reluctance to talk about the subject of death, dying or mortality. Perhaps it's the same here in the US, where we sweep topics like this under the rug or direct the conversation elsewhere. It's almost painful to see her ask again and again the question about her mortality and what happens after life ends. Sadly, the Geum Bi character receives no answer. And the only religious character, a nun, gives the completely wrong answer. What would you say to the little girl? Perhaps we ourselves are reluctant to speak with people about the eternal realities.
Consider the nun's words in light of scripture (Ephesians 2):
8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.
In 1 Peter 3:15, the author writes, "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect."
There are people around us, children and adults, who may have questions related to death, eternal destiny. People who are facing life challenges who are concerned about what lies ahead. Are we prepared to answer them? Are we prepared with a biblical response to the the question, "What happens when I die?"
Consider preparing a four point, simple answer to the question:
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Let me know what you come up with!
