Staff Reports
Conservative Reverend Franklin Graham shared his condolences on Facebook following the shocking death of actor Matthew Perry at the age of 54. Although Graham admitted to never having watched an episode of “Friends,” he expressed sadness for Perry’s family and loved ones. Graham acknowledged that Perry’s life ended prematurely, pointing to his long-standing battle with drug and alcohol addictions.
Perry had been open about his struggles with addiction, once stating that “you can’t have a drug problem for 30 years and expect to solve it in 28 days.” Despite his challenges, Perry channeled his thoughts and experiences into his play, “The End of Longing,” and his autobiography, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.”
Franklin Graham Shares an Important Message on Matthew Perry's Death https://t.co/TCUhD5Nj2f
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Aside from addictions, Perry also faced numerous health scares over the years. In 2018, he underwent emergency surgery for a gastrointestinal perforation. However, Graham’s message on Facebook went beyond these struggles. He urged his followers to make their time on Earth count and mentioned the concept of judgment after death.
Graham reminded readers that after death, individuals will have to stand before God and account for their lives. He emphasized the importance of one’s relationship with Jesus Christ and urged his audience to invite Him into their hearts for forgiveness of sins. Graham, having made this decision at the age of 22, encouraged readers who had not yet done so to make this commitment without delay.
While it is unknown where Perry’s ultimate fate lies, Graham’s message serves as a call to action for the living to repent, take responsibility for their actions, and lead meaningful lives. Graham highlights the uncertainty of our final days and encourages readers not to postpone their spiritual transformation. Instead, he urges them to embrace it sooner rather than later.
