The cherry-picked Bible passage is, of course, a fair and legitimate passage.
And yes, nowadays many churches preach love and not justice.
But as it’s written elsewhere, if I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
My point was that Ozzy lead a life of hedonism. No doubt. But he also had moments of clarity and sobriety. And from what I read and saw, he wasn’t like some people who are unrepentant.
I have no idea what was the state of Ozzy’s soul when he died. And yes, he was a sinner.
But so am I. And everyone else here.
Further, unlike many people who WERE unrepentant, I believe Ozzy has a chance. I mean, he went to the Ark Museum and - if you watch the episode _ he was very respectful (though I believe he uncorked an f-bomb or two while there talking to Jack).
Often, on FR and elsewhere, “evangelists” are looking to score points and display their smarts, and not bring people to God. Others want to preach love and forgiveness, without the vital dimension of justice. And visa versa. Meanwhile, souls are lost.
I hope Ozzy made it. Because if he did, then wretches like me have a shot.
Understood
Unlike you, there are people here who often sound like gongs and cymbals; and they seem to take great pleasure in their 0wn ‘sounds’.
The only judgment I’ll make about Osbourne is not about his soul but that he had a tremendous influence on young people. His hedonistic, satan loving persona severely and adversely affected many of those young people. His influence was real. Much real suffering and grief came to them and their families. My conclusion is that he was not a good man.
Well said and amen.
Bravo! Well said!
Twofer here... Randy at sound check and a very good interview with Ozzy: