Q: Are we to judge by mere outward appearances? God doesn't.
Dude died. Let's have a little respect and not assume the worst or exploit him as a mere prop to stand on and preach.
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 8788578 Truly stated with respect...this is *not* a prop!
Most people, including most that *think* they are Christian, are going to hear the words:
"...depart from Me you who worked iniquity."
What most don't understand is that God is also *Just* and *Severe*!
Christianity is not an absurd relationship where one "agrees" that Jesus Is Lord!
A relationship with Jesus *DEMANDS* the whole of ones heart...full and total committment to Him...otherwise, you're lost!
Mat 7:21-23 Not everyone who says to Me, Lord! Lord! shall enter the kingdom of Heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in Heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, Lord! Lord! Did we not prophesy in Your name, and through Your name throw out demons, and through Your name do many wonderful works? And then I will say to them I never knew you! Depart from Me, those working lawlessness!
Luk 14:33 It is the same for each of you. You must leave everything you have to follow me. If not, you cannot be my follower.