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Why There Are No Dogs In Heaven: Insights from Biblical References

Explore the symbolism of dogs in the Bible through various references such as their guard duty, behavior in times of war, and negative connotations associated with them. Discover why dogs are not mentioned in the concept of heaven, reflecting on their characteristics like laziness and unbridled lusts. Reflect on the warnings and teachings about dogs as metaphors for human behavior and the importance of aligning oneself with the values of God. Prepare for an insightful journey into the symbolic significance of dogs in biblical scriptures.

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Why There Are No Dogs In Heaven: Insights from Biblical References

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  1. Revelation 22:12-17

  2. Dogs In The Bible • Guard duty – Job 30:1 • Were no leash laws, dog catchers, or humane societies to deal with stray dogs. • Ready to eat anything they could find – Psalm 59:14,15 • Times of war they would appear in the aftermath – Psalm 68:23; 1 Kings 14:11; Jeremiah 15:3 • People generally did not like dogs – 1 Samuel 17:43 • Stray dogs can turn at any time – Matthew 7:6 • Referring to a person as a dog was an insult

  3. Why There Are No Dogs In Heaven • Revelation 22:14,15 • Laziness - guard dog who doesn’t bark is worthless- Isaiah 56:10,11; Ezekiel 3:17; Isaiah 58:1 • Children of God are to be diligent – Hebrews 6:11,12 • Dogs tend to be greedy – Isaiah 46:10,11 • Dogs wolf down their food rapidly – 1 Peter 5:2 • Dogs have disgusting habits – Proverbs 26:11; 2 Peter 2:22

  4. Why There Are No Dogs In Heaven • Dogs have unbridled lusts – Deuteronomy 23:17,18; Proverbs 15:8; 7:14,15 • Ill-gotten gains don’t bring honor to God when given to Him • Dogs can turn on you – Matthew 7:6 • People can bite and devour each other – Galatians 5:15 • Result of focus on personal pleasures – James 4:1-4 • Can refer to false teachers – Matthew 7:15; 2Timothy 4:14,15

  5. Why There Are No Dogs In Heaven • Warning to Beware – Philippians 3:2 • Dogs will run in packs acting worse in a group than when alone • David’s prophesy of Christ’s death refers to the mob as a pack of dogs – Psalm 22:16,20 • Each wrong emboldens others to do greater wrongs- Proverbs 1:10-16 • There are no dogs in heaven – Revelation 22:14,15 • God’s people are sheep – Psalm 100:3-5 • Where will you be in ETERNITY?

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