I need feedback on this one

A gay friend of mine posted as his Facebook status today, "Sometimes I think the best view of God is from Hell."

My immediate response is to get all theological, and explain that's not possible.

Then, it dawns on me that maybe he's writing that as his status because someone told him he was going to burn in Hell because he's gay. My response to that assumption is just as theological; Hell was never intended for people because it's where Satan and his legion of fallen angels are supposed to go. People send themselves to Hell by willfully believing the deceptions Satan has created, and in so doing, rejecting the grace, mercy, and love of God.

But, somehow, I don't think that's the right response either.

I feel like all I'm left with is this advice, "Do it with gentleness and respect" from somewhere in first or second Peter, and then from a few places, "Whatever you do, do in love."

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I paused while writing this post to read the Bible. I knew I wasn't going to get an answer fast enough from the comments my followers might give me, so I went to God.

When I stopped reading and came back to my laptop to write, I wasn't quite sure what God was telling me. In both Matthew and Luke, I read the story about how the Pharisees claiming Jesus drove out demons because he himself had a demon. It felt like God was saying I should get all philosophical and church-y with my friend, but I knew that couldn't be what God was saying because the very same chapters pointed out just how useless church people can be. I don't think God would have me explaining the finer points of the Bible to someone who's probably never even heard half the stories I would reference.

Just now however, when I looked down to find the reference for a verse in which Jesus said "whoever is not with us is against us", God showed me what I was looking for.

Please, share your thoughts, whatever they are. I'd love to hear your approach, or discuss any bible verses or parts that would influence how you would respond. Thanks.