The Pain of Change or Regret Which do you prefer?

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The Pain of Change or Regret Which do you prefer?

The Pain of Change Leaving your past behind. Matthew 16:24-27; 2 Corinthians 5:14-15; Matthew 19:16-22 Suffering persecution from past company. 1 Peter 4:4 Growing pains. James 1:2-4; Hebrews 12:7-11; 1 Timothy 4:12-13; Hebrews 5:12-14 Change is necessary. John 3:3,5; Romans 12:2

The Pain of Regret Separation from God and Christ. Revelation 1:4-7; 2 Thessalonians 1:9-10 Eternal punishment in hell. Revelation 20:11-15 Realization of finalization and eternity. Luke 16:19-31

The Pain of Change or Regret Regardless of the path we choose, pain will be experienced. Do you want to experience the temporary pain of change, or the eternal pain of regret?