1. A Life Well Lived (?)
Celebrity deaths often create interesting questions related to our faith. What makes for a well-lived life? Who is the Judge? Is it right for us to make any judgments at all about others? Can we tell when a soul is lost? What would we say to such a soul if we had opportunity? Who has made the real difference in our lives – celebrities or Jesus? Who and what should we praise?

2. “Genie, you’re free” The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences via Twitter
"I find that message troubling. Its immediate simplicity belies extraordinary scope for misinterpretation and misrepresentation. ... Suicide is not freedom. It's a cry for help that always comes too late.” -- Holly Thomas

3. What makes for a well lived life?
God is the Judge. (Act 17:31 ; 2 Timothy 4:1)
The gospel is the standard. (Romans 2:16)
The judgment we want to hear is, “Well done.” (Matthew 25:21; Hebrews 11:5)

4. Is it appropriate to make any judgment about the life of another?
God’s word reveals that all have sinned and are in need of salvation. (Rom. 3:23)
We can tell whether or not a soul needs saving (1 John 3:10; Acts 2:40; James 5:20; Jude 22-23)

5. What would you say to a lost celebrity?
What would you say about God’s remedy for depression? (Proverbs 31:6; 12:25; 27:9; Psalm 94:19; 32:3-5; Philippians 4:6)
What would you say about the need for repentance toward God and faith in Christ? (Acts 20:20-21)

6. Who has made the real difference in your life?
If our hearts are right we will hate evil and love good. (Amos 5:15)
We will not praise vulgarity, filthy talk, coarse jesting, sexual immorality, etc. (Ephesians 5:3-5)
We will appreciate good (Acts 17:28; Titus 1:12; 2 Samuel 1:17-27; Isaiah 5:20; Prov. 28:4)
It is not the world, but Christ who must be THE life-changing influence in our lives. (Colossians 2:6-10)