The disturbing part of the story is the fact that once you die, that's it! If you did good and have followed God while you're still living then you'll be in heaven, but otherwise you'll be stuck in hell, and there's nothing you can do about it. Which just shows that you should live your life for God, not the other way around.

The comforting part is that even though we suffer while we live in this world, there is a place for us to rest and find comfort and happiness when we die -- in heaven with God.