Revelation 20

And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done.  Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire.  And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

There is a permanent record.  It really is important.  What you do is recorded forever, really.  Make sure your name is entered in the right book, the book of life.

Lord, so many people don't believe or don't think the book of life is serious.  Please help me be useful to convey the earnestness, veracity and significance of the book of life.  Please help me tell anyone I can about Your gospel.  For Your glory's sake.