So maybe this is normal or maybe it isn't, but we talk a lot about death, heaven and hell in our house. And by a lot I mean many conversations daily. We try to tailor the conversations to the understanding ability of a four year-old, which is difficult with this kid's questions. We also try to be biblical correct. I don't want to give him incorrect information, though it would be much easier than the research and remembering I've been doing! I also want to give him age-appropriate information, which can be difficult to gauge. Here's what we've said so far:
- once you go to heaven or hell, you stay there forever
- heaven is a wonderful nice place where you live with Jesus forever
- hell is a bad place (Wes also calls it dangerous) with fire and you are sad forever.
If you know of any good books or resources that might answer his questions, please leave a comment and let me know!!
This morning while driving (obviously it was me driving), Wesley started his daily question and answer session regarding heaven and hell...
Wes: Are there cars in heaven?
Me: I don't know. The Bible doesn't say, but I doubt it.
Wes: Are there cars in hell?
Me: I don't know. The Bible doesn't say, but I doubt it.
a few seconds later...
Wes: Do you wear clothes in heaven?
Me: I don't know, the Bible doesn't say. {are you noticing a pattern here?}
Wes: I hope not.
Me: Why?
Wes: I like being naked.
a few seconds after that...
Wes: Do you eat in heaven?
Me: I don't know, the Bible doesn't say.
Wes: I'm pretty sure you have to eat in hell.
Me: Why?
Wes: Because its hell. {what else could I expect from the kid who HATES to eat?}
Me: (laughing) Okay...
Wes: (in a serious tone) It's not funny.
Me: Maybe a little?
Wes: (an even more serious tone) No, it's not.
Me: (still snickering in the front seat)
Wes: Still not funny, Mommy.
Silly, silly boy...
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