My NT readings for the week have been in Hebrews and yesterday and today has involved Hebrews 11. The passage below is a good reminder to me that I need to choose time and time again to live not for the present or have my eyes on material gain or wealth but live in the present for the eternal reward. Here is one example:
Hebrews 11:24-27 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter and chose to suffer with the people of God rather than to enjoy the short-lived pleasure of sin. For he considered reproach for the sake of the Messiah to be greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, since his attention was on the reward. By faith he left Egypt behind, not being afraid of the king's anger, for he persevered, as one who sees Him who is invisible.
This is God's word at its best when by reading our thoughts and priorities are confronted and reordered. I am struck by the way FAITH in Hebrews 11 is demonstrated by the decisions and actions of the individuals listed here.
Contrast this with the argument the some have made that salvation by faith through grace and doctrine of eternal security produce and void of christian works and obedience and even possibly licentiousness. Quite the opposite. Titus 2:11-13. The grace that brings salvation has appeared to all men and teaches us to live godly upright self-controlled lives in this present age while we wait for the appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ...
No its like James says: Saving faith produces works of love and righteousness or its not saving faith. James 2:14ff
God help my faith in all your promises be what guides my thinking, my decisions and my actions as I keep my eyes looking to your return and your eternal kingdom and rewards.
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