There is a reward for faithfulness, both in this life, and in eternity. Interestingly, Paul teaches in 1 Timothy 5:23, that we must be careful with our health. Yes, Paul teaches about miracles of healing; Timothy is taught to believe for miracles; yet, Paul is indicating that we all have a responsibility to look after our health, he seems to suggest that there are weaknesses and sicknesses in our bodies, so we must be careful in what we eat and drink. Then Paul goes on to say, “The sins of some men are obvious, reaching the place of Judgement ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them.” This is a warning to all of us that we must all appear at the Judgement Seat of Christ - the sinner and the saint - all must give an account of what we have done. For sin, this means punishment. But blessing and reward for those of us who have been faithful in service. What Paul is saying is, whether sin is obvious now, or only recognised later, everything we do is recorded in advance in Heaven. Similarly, v25, even if our good deeds are not obvious now, they cannot remain hidden, they are recorded - just as our names are already recorded in the Book of Life! There is reward, and there is punishment, in eternity.
Led by the Lord / Romans 4 (Part 3)
Led by the Lord / Romans 4 (Part 2)
Led by the Lord / Romans 4 (Part 1)
Effectual fervent prayer / James Bible Study (Part 15) / Chapter 5
Patience in suffering / James Bible Study (Part 14) / Chapter 5
The cries of the innocent are heard by the Lord / James Bible Study (Part 13) / Chapter 5
Draw near to God / James Bible Study (Part 12) / Chapter 4
God give grace to the humble / James Bible Study (Part 11) / Chapter 4
Aligning our desires with Christ / James Bible Study (Part 10) / Chapter 4
Show your wisdom by the way you live / James Bible Study (Part 9) / Chapter 3
Setting the direction of your life / James Bible Study (Part 8) / Chapter 3
Becareful what you say / James Bible Study (Part 7) / Chapter 3
Faith and works / James Bible Study (Part 6) / Chapter 2
Fulfilling the Royal Law / James Bible Study (Part 5) / Chapter 2
God has chosen you to inherit the Kingdom / James Bible Study (Part 4) / Chapter 2
The righteousness God desires / James Bible Study (Part 3) / Chapter 1
Blessed is the one who perseveres / James Bible Study (Part 2) / Chapter 1
Count it all joy / James Bible Study (Part 1) / Chapter 1
Let not your heart be troubled / John 14 (Part 3)
Let not your heart be troubled / John 14 (Part 2)
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