Category 1: The Nature of the Torment These verses describe the qualities and characteristics of hell, focusing on the sensory and emotional experience of this state of being. Mark 9:48 “Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.” Reflection: This imagery evokes a profound state of internal and external decay that is never consumed. The “worm” speaks to a relentless, gnawing shame and regret from within—a conscience that endlessly accuses. The “fire” points to an agony that…
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