I am not sure, but from what I recollect, it seems that the gaze of God is one that goes directly into the pit of one's soul. And, the soul decides whether it wants to be with God or not for eternity.
A decision such as this is not out of the realm of possibility. If one is to understand that God is pure mercy, a soul who seeks mercy will find God and receive mercy.
Chances are that the soul which has never wanted God in his life, will not seek mercy, will not receive it and, as a result, will choose hell over heaven.
Thats very profound. To the gist of it. And concise. A lot of wisdom.
OK, thanks
C.S. Lewis illustrated this in his children's story of the Apocalypse, The Last Battle.
At the end of the world (Narnia's world), the judged come to the doorway where Aslan (Jesus Christ) stands. Everyone must meet His gaze when approaching the doorway. Some meet His gaze and love (and fear) Him, these go into Paradise, through the doorway. Others meet His gaze and hate Him, these go into Hell, His shadow extending on the other side of the doorway, and they are not seen again.
"At the end, everyone will come to a doorway where Aslan [Jesus] will stand. Some will respond with love and devotion, others with fear and hatred. Are we ready for the end of Narnia, or are we prepared for our own ending?"