All Life is Terminal; therefore, why do so many Fear Death that Leads to Eternity?

It is very natural that we love our families, our mother and father, our siblings, our spouse, and our children. It is fine to enjoy our positions in love, or feel good about serving others in need, or to enjoy our home life. It actually projects gratitude and appreciation for our positive sense of purpose in life.

Many, however, live in a manner that reveals piety, a love for money, a savings, a big and expensive home, and cars. This can often be accompanied by a lack of empathy for those without a job, who may be disabled, homeless, and often hungry. When we care not for those who own nothing and are homeless, some take the attitude of “Let them get a job”. However, most of these people are not working due to mental disorders, seizures, disabilities, and more. 

Are we smug, caring not for our brothers and sisters? Are we selfish? God said, “What you do for the least of my brethren, you do unto Me.” Yet, it is those without a coat on their backs that do not complain; they quietly carry their Crosses without losing sight of God. More often, it is those “who have” that expect it and want more, all without gratitude or in sharing. Perhaps that is why God is quoted as saying, “ I tell you truly, it is more difficult for the rich to enter through the gates of heaven than it is for the camel to pass through the eye of a needle.”

Does God not see all, hear all, and know all? Could it be that, though many say they believe in God, yet do not follow His Commandments, do not trust that they will be invited into heaven? Are they feeling unworthy, or do they not trust in God that there is a hereafter? Have they not confessed their sins? Have they held back in serving God through assisting His people where they were able to?

Without living a life committed to God, and serving Him, and not being a kind, thoughtful, humble servant, or living full of pride in one’s selfish achievements, it is no wonder some of us do not trust in God. Sadly, they could be facing Purgatory, or worse yet, hell for eternity.

The good news is that we have time to rethink our lives, to relinquish the sin of pride and cultivate humility. To share, to care, to stop sinning, and to live a life of caring, sharing, and loving all is the way to a peaceful death without fear, trusting in God and in our fate. In this way, we can all face death with peace. We can all lose our way as we travel this journey through life. But as long as we live and breathe, we can make changes.