You will also realize, that these people had been forgiven of their past sins. As a Christian I have the privilege of prayer. I can ask God to help me with every problem, and know He will answer. As a Christian my aim is living to please God. When I do this, I know I have the promise of a life, which will be better here on earth, and eternal life here after.
Life is too short, and eternity too long for one to choose any other course.
To become a Christian and live by the teachings of Christ is to live successfully. To neglect the great salvation offered to us is to fail in our mission on earth. Jesus came to earth to redeem us from sin. He died for us that we might live. He has gone to prepare a place for us in Heaven.