The beginning of life, the joining of lives, and the end of life.
We associate weddings and funerals with strong emotions. Weddings are joyful, exciting occasions with the promise of lasting happiness. Funerals help us to mitigate the grief and despair that we feel for lost loved ones.
Which of the three is most important? Baptism.
At the baptism, we celebrate a new life, a life that has all of its potential. And we invite a new soul to become a part of the community of Christ.
Marriages fail. They can be ended legally or annulled altogether. Sadly, most of them will be.
The dead can pass on without the benefit of a funeral. It happens somewhere every day.
But Baptism is different. It's irrevocable. Whether our lives end up being productive or catastrophic, once baptized, we are forever recognized by the Kingdom of Heaven, and Heaven doesn't care about the rest.
At the baptism, we celebrate a new life, a life that has all of its potential. And we invite a new soul to become a part of the community of Christ.
Marriages fail. They can be ended legally or annulled altogether. Sadly, most of them will be.
The dead can pass on without the benefit of a funeral. It happens somewhere every day.
But Baptism is different. It's irrevocable. Whether our lives end up being productive or catastrophic, once baptized, we are forever recognized by the Kingdom of Heaven, and Heaven doesn't care about the rest.
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