If you live a life you regret to get into heaven, is it worth it?
I came to salvation very early in life and I remained an immature Christian for a long period of time. During this period of 'sitting on the fence' I regretted things that my worldly friends did but I was told (by parents and church folk) not to do. I was always under pressure to try an make the right choices even though I wanted to just let loose! It felt to me like I was trapped in a bubble of laws and expectations that I didn't want to have and that limited my exploration of the world around me. So, thinking back on that period of my life, I can completely understand your question. However, a few years back I came into an understanding of God's Word that completely revolutionized the way I perceived His Word, His plan for us, His salvation, and His expectations for us in our daily living. Today, I am not on the fence, by my own choice . My understanding of what God has done for me, the knowledge I have gained from His Word regarding His plan for me, His will for my l...