Man Makes Heaven Despite Various Imperfections

BABBLERS PRESS - Angelic spokesmen have confirmed that one local man actually made it to heaven even though he made many mistakes during his lifetime and never seemed to measure up to the moral standards he set for himself. The man, who recently died from old age, spent much of his lifetime beating himself up over his failures and tormenting himself because of his shortcomings. 

"I was quite shocked that I made it here," said the man, who is now enjoying eternal bliss in the presence of the God He served for most of his adult life. The angel Gabriel confirmed that the man's church attendance was sporadic, he sometimes lost his temper with his kids, tended toward selfishness and sometimes struggled to see women as something other than sex objects. 

In the final analysis God's grace tipped the scales of justice in the man's favour causing him to land safely within the gates of Paradise. "Apparently, Jesus didn't just die for some of my sins, He died for all of them," said the man. "I really thought the lust thing might keep me out but as it turns out, Jesus died for that too. It's just so amazing. And the best part is that I have all of eternity to thank Him." 

Gabriel said the man's story is a familiar one. "It's not uncommon for those who make it to be slightly surprised," he said. "They just never seem to fully grasp God's great love for them while living on earth. But when they arrive here all doubt is swept away forever. We're happy for them. We just wish they had learned to enjoy the journey." ​