Came up in a recent Mass reading, OP.
From John Chapter 12:
46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
He seems to imply that not believing is not as bad as rejecting His message.
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 73568352 Well the thing is, Eternal Life is a gift, you take it or you reject it.
If you decide to not take the gift of Eternal Life how can you then live for ever?
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Jesus tells you to come.
I'd say this verse tells you what you need to know:
Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Luke 11:10
For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Start looking, don't stay with the status quo.
Jesus is knocking on your door:
Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
