I have thought about that so many times...It pains me to know it, for they(Jesus, and God) shouldn't have to suffer from hurting hearts, however they do. Sadly most that go to hell, are those that due to how Christians treat them, turned them away from the Lord. There's way to much judging, condeming, being harsh, etc. I'm not saying don't tell them about hell, you should, tell them about heaven, hell, God, Jesus, Satan, everything in God's word. But do it in a loving way, show them compassion. Treat them the way you want to be treated, and more importantly, the way that Jesus would!
I very highly doubt that Jesus would go out there and try to force religion or anything on anyone, in fact, I know He wouldn't. That's why it says WHOSOEVER will...it's up to them, and Jesus has so much compassion, mercy, and grace on us. Why can't we do the same for others? Then people tend to bring up how we aren't to be unqueally yoked with non-belivers, HOWEVER the thing is this. That's saying not to be caught up in their ways and everything, as it's worldly things they desire, love, and live for. We are to go and ''preach the word of God to all nations". That doesn't always mean literally preaching to them eaither, but spreading God's word.
The more we do this, the proper way, and put God as the foundation and center of it, taking everything in prayer to Him, the less souls will go to hell. Seek God's face, humble down, be an example for others, let them see Him shine in you! Compassion is one of the greatest gifts He gives us. We all NEED to use it more often, way more often, in fact, all the time.
Awesome post Cmw...thanks for posting it!
Ive thought about how God must feel looking down at His creation and seeing all the bad in the world i mean ..its constantly in His mind..even after its all over and we *the saved* are in heaven , God and Jesus will still have sad hearts because they know all those in eternal torment and they will never be able to get out ...really sad thought to ponder eh?