Part 4

As we journey deeper into the testimonies of Hell, it is clear that Hell is not just for the so-called “wicked”—those we might consider the most corrupt. No, Hell has many chambers, many circles, and many souls within its grasp. Among the most tragic of these are the leaders—the evangelists, pastors and spiritual guides who, having claimed to serve God, ended up as sons and daughters of Hell.

This brings me to a profound truth that aligns with Dante’s Inferno. In Canto 7, Dante describes a group of priests, popes, and cardinals whose souls are tormented for their greed and lack of self-control. Dante writes:

“And I, my heart pierced through by such a sight, spoke out, ‘My Master, please explain to me. Who are these people here? Were they all priests, these tonsured souls I see there to our left?’ He said, ‘In their first life all you see here had such myopic minds they could not judge with moderation when it came to spending; their barking voices make this clear enough, when they arrive at the two points on the circle, where opposing guilts divide them into two. The ones who have bald spots on their heads were priests and popes and cardinals in whom avarice is most likely to prevail.’

Thus, this condemnation is not limited to the Catholic Church or the medieval clergy. The warning here is one that echoes to us today, and it’s a warning I must share. Many Protestant preachers, televangelists, and modern spiritual leaders are walking the same path as those in Dante’s inferno—those who could not control their desires and appetites, whether for money, power, or even physical things or pleasures. And this lack of self-control, this sin that has wrapped itself around them, is dragging them and their followers into the very depths of Hell.

We witness this happening today, don’t we? Preachers falling into sin, scandals shaking churches to their core. Some are publicly disgraced, while others remain in the shadows, continuing to mislead their flock. What does Scripture say about this? “For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?” (1 Peter 4:17). The judgment must first start within the house of God.

And what about the words of Jesus Himself in Matthew 7:21-23?

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord!’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in Your name, and drive out demons in Your name, and perform many miracles in Your name?’ Then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you. Get away from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’”

These words cut like a sword. It is apparent that it is not enough to simply claim the name of Christ. It is not enough to simply preach sermons, cast out demons, or perform miracles -if we are not wholeheartedly committed to living out the will of the Father (in perfected love), then we risk becoming, as Jesus said, “workers of lawlessness.”

And where do the workers of lawlessness end up? In Hell. Just as Dante saw those priests and cardinals in the circle of greed, bound by their own sins, so too will there be many professing Christians—those who lacked self-control over any hidden sin and those who led others astray while leading double lives.

Dexter’s vision made this clear to him as well. He saw British lords, men who had once led armies and nations, now leading their own armies of the condemned in Hell. Men who were once entrusted with power, who allowed compromise and greed to consume them. And in their torment, they confronted the Minotaur—an ancient symbol of monstrous chaos and destruction. This beast tore at their flesh, much like the spiritual forces of sin had torn at their souls during their earthly lives. There was no victory for them in this battle, no redemption. Only endless defeat.

Just as the British lords once held influence and authority on earth, many today hold positions of spiritual leadership and influence. Yet, like those lords, it’s easy to fall into the same traps—compromise, pride, and a gradual descent into destruction. These men, who once stood tall, were dragged into an abyss they never believed would claim them. It’s a sobering reminder that no title, position, or past success can save us from the consequences of unrepentant sin. Dexter’s vision is a stark warning: the consequences of spiritual neglect are far worse than any earthly punishment.

And for those reading this who call themselves Christians, I ask you to take a long and hard look, considering where you stand. Are you on the narrow path, truly trusting and loving the Lord with all your heart? Or are you fearful, questioning, lacking in trust and letting sins fester in your life? Your spiritual journey will determine your soul’s destination— it’s Heaven or Hell and that’s it. There is no “in between”, no reincarnation, no “nothing after life.”

And to those who might be reading this who aren’t Christian, I encourage you to keep reading, to follow this series with an open heart. Hell is real, but so is the way of escape through Jesus Christ. Stay with me, and we will continue to explore the depths of these truths, both from Scripture and from testimony.

Join me back here on Monday for Part 4, where we will go even deeper into the realms of Hell, revealing more of what awaits those who continue to lead themselves and others astray.

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