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Has anybody noticed that not everything in the bible is a heaven or 
hell issue.  Standards are not from men but from God, convictions 
that God gives, given by the Spirit of God.  Why do people when cut 
lose from strong standards become so wild at times? It is because 
they are led by men, changing their standards depending on who is 
their pastor and what denomination they are in. No personal 
conviction or dedication to what God tells them.
Matthew 5:19 "Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least 
commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in 
the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the 
same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. " Jesus here is 
not saying that they will be outside of the kingdom of heaven, he 
said they would be least or great.  Lets teach people that 
performance or obedience can determine their position in the kingdom, 
not always a heaven or hell issue.  Maybe the load will be easier and 
the burden will be light if people only understood the reasons for 
obedience.  Obeying because we love Him and want to please Him not 
always as fire insurance!