The most tragic thing is to desire a long life on earth just to lose out on an eternity in heaven because one refuses to accept Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Once one accepts Christ, desiring a long life on earth is not even on the list of one’s desires.
It would be like wanting to spend more time at the bus stop in 30 below zero weather instead of hoping the bus shows up early today or at least on time.
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>> “ just to lose out on an eternity in heaven because one refuses to accept Christ as their Lord and Savior.” <<
That is a massive over-simplification!
The “acceptance” of our Lord and savior is described in detail in John’s first epistle. It is definitely not the utterance of the imaginary, non-biblical prayer of magical salvation proffered by most churches.
Peter, Paul, and John take great issue with the idea of that foolish prayer that leads millions to eternal destruction.
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With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. Psalm 91:16.
Na, being a Christian doesn’t mean being eager for death to come sooner so you can get to heaven. God put you here once to enjoy this place, so enjoy the gift as long as you can. Wanting to die early is like breast reduction...it’s slapping god right in the face.
“Eat a Twinkie for Jesus!”
-Thor Ramsey
Your bus analogy is very good. Before I retired I was upset that I had to miss work because I was sick. I told my boss, “I don’t mind being dead, but I HATE being sick!”. She laughed - is a Christian so she understood. Some others didn’t.