This exploration of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus confronts us with one of Christianity's most challenging doctrines: the reality of hell. But rather than presenting hell as arbitrary divine punishment, we discover something far more sobering—hell is the eternal continuation of a trajectory we choose in this life. The rich man, draped in purple and fine linen while Lazarus suffered at his gate, made his choice clear through how he lived: he served wealth, comfort, and self. Even in torment, his self-absorption continues unchanged—he still views Lazarus as a servant, still shifts blame, still refuses to acknowledge God's authority. What's striking is that hell isn't God vindictively casting people into flames against their will; it's God honoring the choice people have already made to live without Him. C.S. Lewis's insight rings true: there are only two kinds of people—those who say to God 'Your will be done,' and those to whom God says 'Your will be done.' The chasm becomes fixed at death, but today, right now, we stand on this side of that chasm with time to change course. Scripture is sufficient—we don't need more signs or miracles beyond the resurrection. The question isn't whether God has given us enough evidence, but whether we're willing to surrender the throne of our hearts.