Promises for the Battle
Reward
Praised By God #1—Glorified for Good
Scripture frequently reminds us that praising God is right and wise. But Scripture also promises that we can expect praise from God. As every good father longs for his children to succeed and eagerly anticipates affirming them when they do, so our heavenly Father encourages us to live in a way that draws forth his … Continue reading
Civility #2—Imitative Civility
Treat your enemies as valuable; do what is best suited to meet someone’s needs; and lend without despairing that you will have enough. Then your reward will be great and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is usefully kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Luke 6:35 We call the smallest … Continue reading
I Was Just Thinking … About the Saints’ Great Reward
… Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth …… Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God …Matthew 5:3-12 The traditions for celebrating All Saints Day vary, depending on a congregation’s theological and liturgical background. One of the ideas that ties all of the traditions together is acknowledging that … Continue reading
Servants #6—Responsible Servants
Who then is the faithful and sensible slave whom his master put in charge of his household to give them their food at the proper time? … Truly I say to you, that the master will put him in charge of all his possessions. Matthew 24:45–47 In the Kingdom of God faithful service is recognized … Continue reading
