FAITH NOT FAME: Did He Truly Believe?

I really feel for Charlie’s family and the United States as a whole, because they just lost a Great Man. But as I reflected on his passing, one question weighed heavily on my heart because I had not known him much before his passing: “Did he really believe the Gospel of Christ?” I know this may sound insensitive, and some may even find it offensive, but the truth remains the truth. Nothing else can stand in its place even if it feels uncomfortable or painful. Now, you might be thinking, “But Osbourne, he openly spoke out against LGBTQ+, abortion, and other issues that Christianity or should I say A SANE SOCIETY doesn’t support.” Yes, I’m aware and very fortunately he believed and stood for the Gospel of Christ while he was here... O what joy that brings. But here’s a reality you must come to terms with: NO MATTER HOW VALIANT OR NOBLE A PERSON’S ACTS MAY BE, THEY DO NOT EARN HIM/HER A TICKET TO ETERNITY IN HEAVEN. This isn’t my opinion, it’s what the Word G of God itself makes clear. John 3:16–18 (AMP)[16] “For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, SO THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES AND TRUSTS IN HIM [AS SAVIOR] SHALL NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE.[17] For God did not send the Son into the world to judge and condemn the world [that is, to initiate the final judgment of the world], but that the world might be saved through Him.[18] Whoever believes and has decided to trust in Him [as personal Savior and Lord] is not judged [for this one, there is no judgment, no rejection, no condemnation]; BUT THE ONE WHO DOES NOT BELIEVE [and has decided to reject Him as personal Savior and Lord] IS JUDGED ALREADY, because he has not believed and trusted in the name of the [One and] only begotten Son of God.” Acts 4:11–12 (NLT)[11] “For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, ‘The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.’[12] THERE IS SALVATION IN NO ONE ELSE! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” 1 John 5:1, 11–13 (NLT)[1] “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too.[11] And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.[12] Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life.[13] I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life.” Now, when we look around at the world today, it’s easy to see why this truth matters more than ever. I’m sure you’ve noticed the rise of Christian Contents (music, podcasts, posts and even political statements). Many public figures and influencers are suddenly speaking about faith. But a well-taught believer will quickly discern that much of what’s spreading is falsehood and heresy. Why? Because Christianity has become one of the “hot niches” out there. For some, it’s just another way to gain influence, attention, or even funding. It’s extremely easy to talk about what you don’t truly believe. Don’t be deceived by posts and podcasts—some of them are nothing more than a charade. If you think I’m exaggerating, go ask the students of that well-known virtual university whose founder always preached against materialism, yet ended up driving an exotic car. At the end of the day, this isn’t about Charlie, or influencers, or politicians. IT’S ABOUT YOU. Eternity is personal, and the only question that truly matters is this: DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE IN JESUS?

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