Yep, because this example could also expand to alcoholics or anyone else with a substance abuse problem.
“.. this example could also expand to alcoholics ... substance abuse problem”.
You are right and I will give a personal example. My late Uncle was very young when he was drafted in WWII. Some years later, he returned home an alcoholic. He remained an alcoholic until his death. My Father and brothers never turned their backs on him and to be honest.. he was the kindest, funniest yet haunted individual you would ever want to meet. I don’t know what he endured there because it was always spoken about in “hushed” words. Is he in hell? Will the homeless man/woman living on the streets addicted to alcohol/drugs also end up there? I don’t know but I pray not. I see a huge difference in hurting yourself vs hurting another individual. God is the ultimate judge and if you think about it.. that’s the way it should be. Only He knows what went on in someone’s life and if they are worthy of everlasting life. Only He knows our struggles mentally and physically. Only He can condemn. “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone”.