I try not to follow celebrity gossip too closely (after all, it’s still gossip), but I must admit that it has shocked me to hear that Heath Ledger died. He used to be a favorite actor of mine in the A Knight’s Tale and 10 Things I Hate About You days.
I hear about celebrity deaths all the time, but they are usually much older than me (and often not someone I recognize). This is the first that I would say is of my generation. Certainly puts some perspective on life and adds urgency to the gospel message! Without Christ, there is no hope of victory over death.
“For the wages of sin is death, the but free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 6:23 NASU
“The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 15:56-57 NASU
